Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Show Low, AZ

Short-term rentals are defined as residential rentals under 30 days and must have a valid Arizona transaction privilege tax license, a 24-hour local emergency contact who can respond within 60 minutes to police requests and within 24 hours for other complaints; permit number must be displayed in all advertisements and owner/emergency contact info posted at the property entrance; nonresidential uses (special events, retail, sober living, housing sex offenders, adult businesses, etc.) are prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Show Low. (1) Complete and submit the City’s short-term residential registration/permit application (form available via the City’s Planning & Zoning page or the City STR portal) including owner and emergency contact info and proof of a valid transaction privilege tax license; (2) Pay the stated non-refundable annual fee ($150 per calendar year as shown on City materials); (3) City will issue or deny within 7 business days after a complete application; permits are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed January 1 each year.

(1) Complete and submit the City’s short-term residential registration/permit application (form available via the City’s Planning & Zoning page or the City STR portal) including owner and emergency contact info and proof of a valid transaction privilege tax license; (2) Pay the stated non-refundable annual fee ($150 per calendar year as shown on City materials); (3) City will issue or deny within 7 business days after a complete application; permits are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed January 1 each year.