Short-term rental rules
Running an Airbnb in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix moved from registration to a permitting regime effective 6 November 2023, requiring a 250 USD annual short-term rental permit and display of the permit number in advertisements. Arizona state law limits primary-residence and zoning restrictions, and guests pay stacked state, county and city transaction privilege taxes.
The rules
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A 250 USD annual STR permit from Planning and Development is required, effective 6 November 2023.
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Can you run each type of STR in Phoenix?
A deterministic read of the cited rules for each common use type. When a governing rule is unknown, the verdict says so rather than guessing.
My primary residence (home-share)
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Phoenix once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/registration-licensing/short-term-rental-registry.html
- Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
- Under SB 1168, Phoenix converted its ordinance from registration to permitting effective 6 November 2023, requiring ownership documentation and emergency contacts.
Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.
A whole second home / investment property
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Phoenix once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/registration-licensing/short-term-rental-registry.html
- Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
- Under SB 1168, Phoenix converted its ordinance from registration to permitting effective 6 November 2023, requiring ownership documentation and emergency contacts.
Confidence: high. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.
An ADU, basement or garage unit
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Phoenix once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/registration-licensing/short-term-rental-registry.html
- Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
- Under SB 1168, Phoenix converted its ordinance from registration to permitting effective 6 November 2023, requiring ownership documentation and emergency contacts.
Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.
Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Phoenix once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/registration-licensing/short-term-rental-registry.html
- Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
- Under SB 1168, Phoenix converted its ordinance from registration to permitting effective 6 November 2023, requiring ownership documentation and emergency contacts.
Confidence: high. The strictest category in most cities.
LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.
FAQ
Common questions about Phoenix
Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Phoenix?
Yes. Phoenix requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. A 250 USD annual STR permit from Planning and Development is required, effective 6 November 2023.
Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Phoenix?
No. Phoenix does not require the property to be your primary residence for all rental types. Arizona state law preempts municipal primary-residence requirements.
Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Phoenix?
No annual night cap is confirmed for Phoenix in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.
Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Phoenix?
Yes. Phoenix requires a valid permit or registration number to appear on the listing itself. The permit number must be displayed on each advertisement for the property.
What lodging tax will my guest pay in Phoenix?
A guest pays roughly 12.57 percent combined lodging tax in Phoenix. See the full lodging-tax breakdown for the state and local components.
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