Arizona law stops Phoenix from banning short term rentals or capping how many there are. Every rental needs a city permit and a state tax license.
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Every short term rental needs a permit from the Planning & Development Department ($250, applied for through the SHAPE PHX portal) and an Arizona transaction privilege tax license. The permit number must appear on every listing.
The city offers an owner’s designee authorization form, and state law refers to the owner or the owner’s agent. Expect the owner to sign or name you as their designee.
Renting out a backyard unit (ADU) requires the owner to live on site, so arbitrage works on the main house. Neighbors next door and nearby HOAs must be notified by certified mail.
Checked Oct 31, 2026. Rules and fees change, so check with the city before you sign anything. Not legal advice.
Owners whose home has sat for months, is priced above the street, or just had a price cut. The sheet ranks every listing by those signals each week, with the contact and an opening line.
