Rental Rules by City / Arizona / Phoenix

Phoenix short-term rental rules & tax calculator

Maricopa County, Arizona · Verified against official sources Oct 24, 2026

📋 The Basics

Can I rent my place short-term here?: Yes, with a license or tax registration
Do I need a permit?: Yes. You need a yearly city STR permit before renting.
What taxes do I pay?: Total about 13.07%. Airbnb says it collects these for you; you still pay them on bookings outside Airbnb.

Your 3 steps to be legal

Get an Arizona TPT (sales tax) license.
Get $500,000 liability insurance and notify neighbors.
Apply for the city permit.

⚠️ Biggest risk: Hosting events, which state law bans.

Words confusing? See the glossary. Details and official sources are below.

Tax calculator

Nightly rate ($) Nights Cleaning fee ($)

Rates used: Arizona state TPT (lodging) 5.5% + Maricopa County excise 1.77% + Phoenix TPT 2.8% + Phoenix transient lodging tax 3% = 13.07%. Mandatory cleaning fees are included in the taxable total. Combined 13.07% for stays of 29 consecutive days or less (City of Phoenix combined tax rate chart, Jan 2026). Stays over 29 days: city 2.8% only.

What Airbnb collects: Airbnb collects Arizona TPT, county excise tax and local transient taxes in Arizona (article 2295). Confirm on your payout reports.

This is the general rule for Phoenix. Does your address qualify?

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Rules

Permit	A City of Phoenix short-term rental permit is required before renting or offering a property (City Code 10-195); renewed annually.
Application	Needs an Arizona TPT license, a $500,000 liability insurance minimum, safety documentation and neighbor notice (City Code 10-197).
Fees	$250 application (City Code 10-196). Verify current fee with the city.
ADUs	The owner must live on site to use an accessory dwelling unit as an STR. Non-residential uses (events, etc.) are prohibited by A.R.S. 9-500.39; enhanced civil penalties apply.

Items marked "Verify with the city" could not be confirmed from an official source; call the office listed before relying on them.

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Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.