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Short-term rental rules in Yuma, AZ

How Yuma regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.

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Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.

  • STR-specific business license required per property (Yuma City Code Ch. 77, § 77-03)
  • transient lodging / hospitality tax levied on STR stays (§ 77-04)
  • occupancy cap of 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, max 12 guests
  • no citywide cap or residency requirement (A.R.S. § 9-500.39 bars prohibition/caps)

Based on: Yuma City Code Chapter 77 (Short-Term Rentals), § 77-03 Business License Required; § 77-04 Transient Lodging Taxation

Summary of the rule

Yuma City Code Chapter 77, § 77-03 'Business License Required' makes it unlawful to rent or offer a short-term rental without first obtaining a valid City short-term rental business license; a separate business license is required for each STR. Enacted by Ord. No. O2024-014, passed 5-1-2024.

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Last reviewed Sep 27, 2026 · Sources · Report an error

Pending legislation

Monitoring Yuma · system last checked Oct 25, 2026

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City Watch provides good-faith summaries of publicly available information as of the review date shown. Rules, enforcement, and permit availability can change, and summaries may contain errors or omissions. Ratings describe the general regulatory environment; they do not establish whether a particular property or stay is permitted. This is general information, not legal advice. Before buying, listing, or hosting, verify applicable requirements with the responsible authorities and review any HOA, condominium, deed, or lease restrictions.