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Short-term rental rules in Payson, AZ
How Payson regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR-specific annual town license required per property (Ch. 116)
- fire inspection within 90 days + $500k liability insurance
- 24/7 emergency contact + neighbor notification required
- no cap, no primary-residence or per-owner limit (AZ preempts supply devices)
Based on: Payson Town Code Chapter 116 (Short-Term Rentals and Vacation Rentals); Ord. No. 951; Res. No. 3322; adopted
Summary of the rule
§116.01: 'It shall be unlawful to provide, offer or operate a short-term rental or vacation rental within the corporate limits of the town without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter and without complying with any and all applicable laws, regulations, and this Code.' Chapter 116 sections: 116.03 License required; penalties; 116.04 Emergency point of contact; 116.05 Compliance/prohibited uses; 116.09 Insurance required; 116.10 Background checks; 116.11 Standards and operating requirements/health and safety.
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Last reviewed Sep 16, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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