City of Scottsdale Short-Term Rental License

Every home in the City of Scottsdale* requires this license to operate a short-term rental.

 

*If you are located in the 85254 zip code, things get trickier. It’s likely you don’t need it. Call the City and ask them to clarify.

What: Scottsdale Ordinance 4566

Timeline: 7 days for approval

Cost: $250 as of Jan 9, 2023

Contact: questions, if you need assistance finding your address on the site or to find out if your home is in the boundaries…

City of Scottsdale: 480-312-3111

Assistant City Manager: bstockwell@scottsdaleaz.gov

OWNERS' duties to comply:

1. Apply for the license

2. Send letters to neighbors after you receive the approval.

3. Send us a copy of the license to post in the house

MOSTESS duties to comply:

1. Post floorplan in house

2. Post copy of license in house

3. Post license number in listing.

 

FAQ

  • Who is the emergency point of contact?

    • Mostess/Wendy Doris, (602) 351-5992

  • What about the pool fence requirement?

    • If you have a wall surrounding your backyard, that counts according to our City sources

  • What about trash and pest control?

    • All of our homes receive regular pest control and trash-to-curb service as a requirement to operate.

  • Do I really need to send letters?