Arizona Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Arizona (2026)
Arizona short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Statewide STR Preemption Applies
Verified
State law establishes statewide preemption standards that supersede local short-term-rental ordinances — a city or town may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals. The citation and source below confirm the verified legal basis.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
4 tracked Arizona cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
MesaFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental License · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source |
PhoenixFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
ScottsdaleFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
TucsonFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
Source: A.R.S. § 9-500.39 — Vacation rentals; short-term rentals. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source
Last updated: April 5, 2026