https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Arizona markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/prescott/ State legislators reviewing potential updates to ARS 9-500.39 to give municipalities additional noise and safety authority; core preemption of bans expected to remain intact. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-prescott-2025-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/gilbert/ Multiple HOA disputes in Gilbert's master-planned communities over STR use; town issued guidance clarifying that private HOA CC&R restrictions can further limit STR operation beyond town requirements. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-gilbert-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/mesa/ City issued guidance clarifying that private HOA CC&R restrictions can further limit STR use beyond town requirements. Operators advised to review governing documents before listing. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-mesa-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/phoenix/ Phoenix and other Arizona municipalities successfully lobbied for amendments to ARS 9-500.39 that allow cities to require registration and enact civil penalties for nuisance operations. Further amendments to allow density regulation remain under legislative debate. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-phoenix-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/sedona/ Several Arizona municipalities including Sedona have lobbied the legislature to amend ARS 9-500.39 to give cities more authority to regulate STR density in residential neighborhoods. Proposed amendments have repeatedly failed to advance, maintaining the current preemption framework. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-sedona-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/lake-havasu-city/ Arizona Department of Revenue enforcement sweep targeting unlicensed STR operators statewide; operators urged to verify TPT license compliance. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT arizona-lake-havasu-city-2025-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/flagstaff/ Flagstaff actively enforces its annual written neighbor notification requirement, requiring operators to document delivery of notifications to all adjacent properties within 30 days of permit issuance or renewal. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-flagstaff-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/prescott/ New off-street parking requirements for STRs in the Courthouse Plaza Historic District; operators must provide at least one off-street space per two bedrooms. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-prescott-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tempe/ Tempe began verifying $500,000 liability insurance certificates at permit application and renewal, rejecting policies that covered less than the required minimum or that excluded short-term rental activity. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tempe-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/mesa/ City reminded all STR operators to maintain current city privilege license; non-compliance fines enforced. State TPT license also required and must be current. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-mesa-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/scottsdale/ A coalition of STR operators challenged the state's 6-adults-per-bedroom occupancy cap as an unreasonable restriction on property rights. The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the cap in 2024, finding it within the state's regulatory authority. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-scottsdale-2024-07-15 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/flagstaff/ Flagstaff added a verification step to its STR permit process requiring proof of a current Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license and transient lodging classification before permits are issued or renewed. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-flagstaff-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/gilbert/ Town issued compliance reminder to STR operators; all operators must hold current town privilege license. Non-compliance subject to fines. State TPT license also required. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-gilbert-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/lake-havasu-city/ City increased fines for STR-related noise violations during peak season; three-strike permit suspension policy enacted for repeat offenders. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-lake-havasu-city-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/phoenix/ Phoenix expanded enforcement of its party house ordinance to include STR-specific triggers. Properties generating three or more verified noise or nuisance complaints within a 12-month period face license suspension. Code enforcement officers are authorized to issue immediate citations for violations at STR properties. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-phoenix-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tempe/ Tempe updated its STR permit process to require documentation of annual neighbor notification, including proof of delivery to all adjacent properties, rather than accepting operator self-certification. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tempe-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tucson/ Tucson uses its nuisance and party house ordinances — the primary regulatory tools available under Arizona preemption — to manage STR-related complaints. Properties generating repeat verified complaints face license suspension. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tucson-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/scottsdale/ Scottsdale updated its nuisance ordinance to impose stricter fines for STR-related noise and party complaints. Three substantiated complaints within 12 months can result in license suspension. The city has designated STR enforcement officers. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-scottsdale-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/flagstaff/ Flagstaff clarified that the 24-hour emergency contact must be able to respond to the property within two hours, not merely be reachable by phone, following community complaints about unresponsive out-of-state operators. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-flagstaff-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/sedona/ Sedona implemented a registration program requiring all STR operators to register annually, pass a safety inspection, designate a 24/7 local contact, and display their registration number in all listings. Registration fees fund dedicated STR enforcement staff. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-sedona-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tempe/ Tempe added Arizona TPT license verification as a required step in the STR permit renewal process, cross-referencing with state tax records to confirm active license status and correct business classification. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tempe-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/sedona/ Sedona enacted a package of STR regulations targeting noise, parking, trash, and occupancy — the tools available under Arizona's preemption framework. The package includes strict quiet hours, occupancy caps tied to bedroom count, mandatory trash enclosures, and off-street parking requirements. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT arizona-sedona-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/phoenix/ Phoenix requires all short-term rental operators to register with the city, pay an annual fee, designate a local contact person, and carry minimum liability insurance. The registration number must appear in all listing platforms. Unlicensed operation carries fines of $500 to $1,500 per violation. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT arizona-phoenix-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/prescott/ All STR operators must register with the city annually; failure results in fines of $500/day. Registration requires basic safety compliance and posting of registration number in all listings. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT arizona-prescott-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tucson/ Tucson requires all short-term rental operators to register with the city, pay an annual registration fee, designate a 24/7 local contact, carry minimum liability insurance, and display their registration number in all listings. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tucson-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/tucson/ Arizona amended ARS 9-500.39 to explicitly authorize municipalities to require STR registration and impose civil penalties for nuisance operations, providing clear legal authority for Tucson's registration program within the preemption framework. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT arizona-tucson-2023-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/gilbert/ State law prevents Gilbert from banning STRs or imposing owner-occupancy requirements. Town enforcement limited to noise, safety, and nuisance violations. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT arizona-gilbert-2022-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/lake-havasu-city/ State law prohibits municipalities from banning STRs; cities may only regulate health, safety, and nuisance. Lake Havasu City cannot restrict STR ownership or impose primary-residence requirements. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT arizona-lake-havasu-city-2022-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/mesa/ State law prevents Mesa from banning STRs or imposing owner-occupancy requirements. City enforcement limited to noise, safety, and nuisance violations. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT arizona-mesa-2022-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/arizona/scottsdale/ Arizona's STR preemption law (effective 2017, updated 2022) prevents cities and counties from prohibiting STRs or enacting regulations that are more restrictive than state law. Scottsdale and other cities retain the ability to regulate noise, nuisance, and occupancy, but cannot ban STRs in residential zones. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT arizona-scottsdale-2022-09-01