Can I Airbnb in Phoenix, AZ? (2026)

Short-term rentals are legal citywide in Phoenix — Arizona state law (A.R.S. 9-500.39) bars cities from banning them — but every STR property must hold a City of Phoenix Short-Term Rental Permit from the Planning & Development Department ($250 non-refundable fee, renewed every 12 months), plus an Arizona TPT license, $500,000 liability insurance, and certified-mail notice to neighbors. There are no night caps, minimum-stay rules, or per-owner unit limits, but nonresidential uses like special events are prohibited, and since April 4, 2026 an owner must live on-site to rent out a newly built accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Permit (City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department) ($250) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.