Residential rental property must be registered with the County Assessor ing to Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1902). The intent of this law is to maintain an accurate record of rental properties so that towns, cities and the county can enforce laws about slums and blight in rental properties.
All owners of property engaging the service of a property management company (PMC) for short-term lodging or commercial rentals are required to obtain a TPT license. Owners of residential rental properties are not required to obtain a TPT license after January 1, 2025.
Any business operating in Arizona (with taxable business activities) needs to register with the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR).
Individual owners of taxable rental properties are required by law to obtain a TPT license with ADOR regardless if the owners rent the property themselves or employ a property management company (PMC). A license is only required for cities that impose a tax on residential rental activity.
The State of Arizona does not apply state-level licenses or permits to vacation rentals. While Article 9 of the Arizona Statutes prevents Arizona cities and towns from prohibiting short term rentals, it allows them to require owners to obtain and maintain a local regulatory permit.
In order to be a landlord in Arizona, there are certain licenses and permits that you need to obtain. This includes a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. These licenses are essential to ensure compliance with local regulations and to legally operate your rental property.
All owners of property engaging the service of a property management company (PMC) for short-term lodging or commercial rentals are required to obtain a TPT license. Owners of residential rental properties are not required to obtain a TPT license after January 1, 2025.
Arizona state law requires all short-term rental hosts to register their properties with the relevant local authority. In Phoenix, specific short-term rental permits and adherence to zoning laws are crucial for compliance. Building and housing standards must be met to ensure the safety and habitability of rentals.
Yes, property owners in Arizona can manage their own rental properties without a real estate license.