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Short-term rental rules in Phoenix, AZ
How Phoenix 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 permit required for every short-term rental, with neighbor notice by certified mail
- STR permit number required on every advertisement
- Enhanced civil penalties with 12-month permit suspension
- No citywide cap; owner residency required only for ADUs with certificates of occupancy issued on or after 2024-09-14
Based on: Phoenix STR Ordinance text amendment approved by City Council September 2023, effective 2023-11-06 (replaced the prior
Summary of the rule
All STR properties must obtain a STR permit from the Planning & Development Department.
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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