Yes, property owners in Arizona can manage their own rental properties without a real estate license. However, when managing for others, licensure is obligatory.
A seasonal TPT license is obtained from the Department's website, AZTaxes, and choosing the seasonal filing frequency option on the application. The license should be active for the length of renting the home. This license will be active until it is cancelled.
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.
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.
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.
Any rental of this type of facility for 30 or more consecutive days, regardless of how the rental is arranged, is exempt from tax under the transient lodging classification.
Maricopa Transaction Privilege Tax & Use Tax Rates City/Town Name: Maricopa City Code: MPBusiness CodeTax Rate Hotel/Motel (Additional Tax) 144 5.50% Commercial Rental, Leasing & Licensing for Use 213 2.00% Rental, Leasing & Licensing for Use of TPP 214 2.00% Restaurants and Bars 011 2.00%19 more rows
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.