Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Show Low, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Show Low, AZ, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Show Low, AZ under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Show Low are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Show Low. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.