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Scottsdale short-term rental rules (2026)

Arizona · United States
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These rules apply inside Scottsdale city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Scottsdale requires a $250 annual city vacation rental license for each property rented for less than 30 days, an Arizona TPT license, Maricopa County rental registration, neighbor notification and at least $500,000 of…

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
13.97%
total, on our records
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $500

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The full Scottsdale rules

17 rules on record for Scottsdale, 12 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: scottsdaleaz.gov (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Scottsdale?

Yes. Scottsdale requires a $250 annual city vacation rental license for each property rented for less than 30 days, an Arizona TPT license, Maricopa County rental registration, neighbor notification and at least $500,000 of…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Scottsdale?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Scottsdale?

13.97% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Scottsdale?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Scottsdale?

Fines of up to $500 are on record.

When were the Scottsdale rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Scottsdale on 3 Nov 2026.

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