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Short-term rental rules

Running an Airbnb in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale requires an annual short-term rental licence under Ordinance 4566 and an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax licence, with insurance requirements. Arizona state law limits municipal primary-residence and zoning restrictions, and guests pay stacked state, county and city transaction privilege and transient lodging taxes.

10 of 13 fields confirmedLast checked 18 Jul 2026 Lodging tax in Scottsdale

The rules

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Licence or permit required
YesReported

An annual city STR licence (reported 250 USD) is required under Ordinance 4566.

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Primary residence required
NoReported

Arizona state law preempts municipal primary-residence requirements for STRs.

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Annual night cap
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Zoning restricted
No general zoning banReported

Arizona state law limits municipal zoning bans on STRs.

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Permit number shown on listing
RequiredReported

The licence number is required to be displayed on advertisements.

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Register or apply
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/taxes/short-term-rental.pdf?sfvrsn=bffbd08b_1Reported
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Enforcement notes
A 250 USD annual licence, at least 500,000 USD liability insurance and an Arizona TPT licence are prerequisites to operate.Reported
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Can you run each type of STR in Scottsdale?

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 permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Scottsdale 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.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/taxes/short-term-rental.pdf?sfvrsn=bffbd08b_1
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • A 250 USD annual licence, at least 500,000 USD liability insurance and an Arizona TPT licence are prerequisites to operate.

Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.

A whole second home / investment property

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Scottsdale 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.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/taxes/short-term-rental.pdf?sfvrsn=bffbd08b_1
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • A 250 USD annual licence, at least 500,000 USD liability insurance and an Arizona TPT licence are prerequisites to operate.

Confidence: high. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.

An ADU, basement or garage unit

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Scottsdale 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.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/taxes/short-term-rental.pdf?sfvrsn=bffbd08b_1
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • A 250 USD annual licence, at least 500,000 USD liability insurance and an Arizona TPT licence are prerequisites to operate.

Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.

Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Scottsdale 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.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/taxes/short-term-rental.pdf?sfvrsn=bffbd08b_1
  • Your permit or registration number must appear on the listing itself.
  • A 250 USD annual licence, at least 500,000 USD liability insurance and an Arizona TPT licence are prerequisites to operate.

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 Scottsdale

Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Scottsdale?

Yes. Scottsdale requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. An annual city STR licence (reported 250 USD) is required under Ordinance 4566.

Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Scottsdale?

No. Scottsdale does not require the property to be your primary residence for all rental types. Arizona state law preempts municipal primary-residence requirements for STRs.

Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Scottsdale?

No annual night cap is confirmed for Scottsdale in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.

Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Scottsdale?

Yes. Scottsdale requires a valid permit or registration number to appear on the listing itself. The licence number is required to be displayed on advertisements.

What lodging tax will my guest pay in Scottsdale?

A guest pays roughly 14.27 percent combined lodging tax in Scottsdale. See the full lodging-tax breakdown for the state and local components.

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