Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Scottsdale pay roughly 13.97% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona state + Maricopa County transient lodging TPT (business code 025)Combined state (5.5%) and Maricopa County rate per the AZDOR TPT rate table effective July 1, 2026. Online lodging marketplaces (Airbnb/Vrbo) are required to collect and remit TPT on platform bookings; hosts deduct that income with code 775 but must still file returns, and hosts remit directly on direct bookings. | 7.27% | varies |
| City of Scottsdale privilege (sales) tax on lodging - Hotels (business code 044)City TPT rate reduced from 1.75% to 1.70% effective July 1, 2025 following the November 2024 Proposition 490 election. Collected/remitted by the OLM for platform bookings, by the host for direct bookings. | 1.7% | varies |
| City of Scottsdale transient lodging tax - Additional Hotel Tax (business code 144)5.0% city transient tax on lodging furnished for 29 days or less, in addition to the 1.7% city privilege tax. Total combined lodging tax in Scottsdale is approximately 13.97% (7.27% state/county + 1.70% + 5.00% city). | 5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Scottsdale stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Scottsdale occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Arizona state + Maricopa County transient lodging TPT (business code 025) (7.27%)· collection varies | $32.72 |
| City of Scottsdale privilege (sales) tax on lodging - Hotels (business code 044) (1.7%)· collection varies | $7.65 |
| City of Scottsdale transient lodging tax - Additional Hotel Tax (business code 144) (5%)· collection varies | $22.50 |
| Total tax (13.97%) | $62.87 |
| Guest pays | $512.87 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Scottsdale and your booking platform.