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Phoenix, AZ short-term-rental rules
Phoenix requires a short-term vacation rental permit from the Planning & Development Department before a property can be offered as a short-term rental, and the permit number must appear on the listing.
What does Phoenix, AZ require?
Phoenix requires a short-term vacation rental permit from the Planning & Development Department before a property can be offered as a short-term rental, and the permit number must appear on the listing.
How much is the Phoenix permit fee?
$250 (non-refundable) for each short-term-rental permit, applied to both the initial permit and each renewal.
How often do I renew?
Annual. The $250 fee is charged as an initial and a renewal fee.
What else should I know?
- Phoenix moved from a registration to a permit requirement effective November 6, 2023 (Ordinance G-6653).
- Applications are filed through the City's SHAPE PHX portal.
Source: City of Phoenix — Planning & Development, Short-Term Rental Registry. Verified as of July 4, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Phoenix, AZ short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Phoenix, AZ?
- Phoenix requires a short-term vacation rental permit from the Planning & Development Department before a property can be offered as a short-term rental, and the permit number must appear on the listing.
- How much does a Phoenix short-term-rental permit cost?
- $250 (non-refundable) for each short-term-rental permit, applied to both the initial permit and each renewal.
- How often do I renew my Phoenix short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. The $250 fee is charged as an initial and a renewal fee.
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