Source-checked permit guide · Scottsdale, AZ
Yes. Scottsdale requires a city license for each property offered for stays of less than 30 days, along with the safety, notice, and contact requirements in the city's program.
Last reviewed September 20, 2026 · Official source: City of Scottsdale
At a glance
Scottsdale requires a separate annual city license for every vacation or short-term rental property. The official owner guidance publishes a $250 annual fee for each property.
As published by City of Scottsdale · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
The licensing process includes specified safety information and neighborhood-notification duties. Owners and operators should follow the city's current checklist rather than treating the license payment as the only requirement.
As published by City of Scottsdale · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
The city says a vacation rental may not be used as a commercial event venue. Scottsdale identifies Ordinance 4719 as the measure strengthening those event-related rules.
As published by City of Scottsdale · Reviewed September 20, 2026 · Verify current
Address-level verification
This summary was checked against materials published by City of Scottsdale. Read the official program page and ask Planning and Development Services, Vacation and Short-Term Rentals to confirm the current rule for the specific property.
Not legal advice. This page summarizes a primary government source reviewed on September 20, 2026; it is not a permit decision or a guarantee that the source remains current. Requirements can vary by address, zoning, ownership, and proposed use. Confirm the current rule with City of Scottsdale and appropriate counsel before buying, listing, advising, or operating. The STR Permit Explainer can help prepare a research checklist.
FAQ
Yes. Scottsdale requires a city license for each property offered for stays of less than 30 days, along with the safety, notice, and contact requirements in the city's program. Confirm the current rule for the exact address and proposed use with City of Scottsdale before relying on this summary.
Vacation and short-term rental license. The responsible office is Planning and Development Services, Vacation and Short-Term Rentals. The city publishes an annual license fee of $250 per property.
Scottsdale City Code, Chapter 18, Article IX; Ordinances 4566 and 4719. Open the official source and confirm any amendments, effective dates, zoning conditions, and address-specific requirements.
No. This source-checked summary and RealtrAI's STR Permit Explainer are research aids, not legal advice or a current-rule guarantee. Confirm the requirements with City of Scottsdale and qualified counsel.
The STR Permit Explainer creates an informational draft. Verify every current rule with the official jurisdiction and qualified counsel.
