Scottsdale & Phoenix Short-Term Rental (STR) Licensing Ordinance
Bottom Line Up Front: Operating a legal short-term rental in Scottsdale or Phoenix requires an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license, a Maricopa County rental registration, a city STR permit ($250/yr in Scottsdale), $500,000+ liability insurance, and 24/7 emergency contact posting.
Formula / Statutory Rule
AZ TPT License + City STR Permit + Neighbor Notification + $500K Liability CoverageScottsdale & Greater Phoenix Benchmark (HomeDaddy AI)
Non-HOA lots in 85251, 85254, 85257, and 85260 command a 12%–18% acquisition price premium due to unrestricted short-term vacation rental eligibility.
Stephen R. Mannenbach is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson / REALTOR® in the State of Arizona (ADRE #SA713873000), brokered by HomeSmart LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. All property square footage, HOA fees, school boundaries, business financials, and market statistics are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified through ARMLS and Maricopa County records.