Page Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Vacation Home Rental/Bed & Breakfast Business Registration

This permit type does not require primary residence.

Application Process

Apply via the City Clerk's Office (online application or paper copies available at City Hall); no inspection mentioned; processing takes 5-7 business days

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 16.9% of gross rental income.

Rental Limits

Page does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent.

Zoning & Restrictions

Check with local government

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Operators must maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance covering the property's use as a short-term rental.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• First verified violation (within a 12-month period): up to $500 or an amount equal to one night's rent as advertised, whichever is greater
• Second verified violation (same 12-month period): up to $1,000 or an amount equal to two nights' rent as advertised, whichever is greater
• Third and any subsequent verified violation (same 12-month period): up to $3,500 or an amount equal to three nights' rent as advertised, whichever is greater
• Failure to provide required emergency contact information: up to $1,000 against the owner for every 30 days of non-compliance, after 30 days' written notice
• Failure to apply for a required local regulatory permit/license within 30 days of the process being made available (after written notice): up to $1,000 per month against the owner, in addition to other civil penalties
• Permit/license suspension (up to 12 months) may be imposed administratively for three verified violations within a 12-month period, or for a single serious violation

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Page:

1. Obtain liability insurance. $500,000 minimum.
2. Apply for Vacation Home Rental/Bed & Breakfast Business Registration. Submit application + $25 fee.
3. Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with Arizona Department of Revenue.
4. Collect and remit taxes. 16.9% on all bookings.
5. Renew annually. $25 renewal fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Page?

Yes. Operating a short-term rental — including an Airbnb or Vrbo — in Page requires a Vacation Home Rental/Bed & Breakfast Business Registration.

How much does a short-term rental permit cost in Page?

A Vacation Home Rental/Bed & Breakfast Business Registration in Page costs $25 per year.

Does Page require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?

No. Page allows non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, so investment properties can qualify provided you hold the required permit.

How many days a year can you short-term rent in Page?

Page does not cap the number of nights per year you can short-term rent, though permitting, zoning, and occupancy rules still apply.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Page?

Short-term rental stays in Page are subject to a combined 16.9% in lodging taxes. This combines 5.5% Arizona State Transaction Privilege Tax (Transient Lodging) + 1.4% Coconino County Excise Tax (Transient Lodging) + 5.0% City of Page Hotel Tax + 5.0% City of Page Hotel Tax (Additional). The host is responsible for collecting and remitting them.