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Short-term rental rules in Sedona, AZ
How Sedona 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.
- Registration required
- Insurance required
- Background check required
- Neighbor notification
- Graduated civil penalties
- Permit suspension authority
Based on: Sedona City Code Ch. 5.25 (adopted 2022-11-22, implementing SB1168)
Summary of the rule
Annual per-unit city permit (each advertised unit separately permitted since Dec 2024); operate-without = prohibited/citable
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Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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