Peoria Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Vacation Rental Permit

This permit type does not require primary residence.

Application Process

Free online application via www.peoriaaz.gov/rentals. Requires: property address, owner/designee contact info, 24-hour emergency point of contact, proof of TPT registration, attestation of neighbor notification, evidence of $500,000 liability insurance (or equivalent marketplace coverage), and county assessor registration. No fixed renewal term — permit remains valid until suspended or revoked.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 12.87% of gross rental income.

Collection: Host self-remits via ADOR AZTaxes.gov under the transient lodging/hotel classification, or the online lodging marketplace collects and remits TPT on the host's behalf

Rental Limits

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

Zoning & Restrictions

No STR-specific zoning district restrictions — vacation rentals may operate in residential zoning; any 'nonresidential use' of the property is strictly prohibited under Sec. 11-152

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

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

Safety & Operating Requirements

• Sex offender background check on every guest within 24 hours of every booking, conducted by the owner or the online lodging marketplace (Sec. 11-157)
• No sex offender may own, rent, or occupy the vacation rental (Sec. 11-157)
• Emergency point of contact must be on-site or reachable by phone/text within 60 minutes of a police request, and respond to other complaints within 24 hours (Sec. 11-151)
• Permit number and emergency point of contact name/phone/email must be posted within 4 feet of the primary entrance (Sec. 11-155)
• Neighbor notification (permit number, address, 24-hour emergency contact) to adjacent, directly-across, and diagonally-across residential properties before the first rental (Sec. 11-153)

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• First violation: civil penalty up to $500 or one night's rent, whichever is greater
• Second violation: civil penalty up to $1,000 or two nights' rent, whichever is greater
• Third and subsequent violations: civil penalty up to $3,500 or three nights' rent, whichever is greater
• Operating without a permit after 30-day notice of violation: civil penalty up to $1,000 per month
• Permit suspension up to 12 months for three verified violations within a 12-month period, or a single serious violation (felony, serious injury/death, housing a sex offender, prohibited commercial use)

Platform Requirements

• Online lodging marketplaces (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) may satisfy the sex-offender background check and $500,000 liability insurance requirements on the owner's behalf
• The permit number issued by the City must be displayed on every advertisement

Market Snapshot

Demand context for Peoria from official government and tourism statistics — the latest published annual figures, not a projection of rental income.

Figures are the latest annual statistics published by the linked official sources (retrieved 2026-07-13). Visitor counts cover the geography stated by each source, which can be wider than the city itself. Regulations above — not market conditions — determine whether and how you may operate.

Compliance Checklist

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

1. Meet safety requirements. Sex offender background check on every guest within 24 hours of every booking, conducted by the owner or the online lodging marketplace (Sec. 11-157). No sex offender may own, rent, or occupy the vacation rental (Sec. 11-157). Emergency point of contact must be on-site or reachable by phone/text within 60 minutes of a police request, and respond to other complaints within 24 hours (Sec. 11-151). Permit number and emergency point of contact name/phone/email must be posted within 4 feet of the primary entrance (Sec. 11-155). Neighbor notification (permit number, address, 24-hour emergency contact) to adjacent, directly-across, and diagonally-across residential properties before the first rental (Sec. 11-153).
2. Obtain liability insurance. $500,000 minimum.
3. Apply for Vacation Rental Permit (single permit type — no separate owner-occupied/non-owner-occupied classes). Submit application — there is no application fee.
4. Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with Arizona Department of Revenue.
5. Display your permit number. Include your permit/license number in all listings and advertisements.
6. Collect and remit taxes. 12.87% on all bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Operating a short-term rental — including an Airbnb or Vrbo — in Peoria requires a Vacation Rental Permit.

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

No. Peoria 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 Peoria?

Peoria 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 Peoria?

Short-term rental stays in Peoria are subject to a combined 12.87% in lodging taxes. This combines 7.27% Arizona TPT + Maricopa County Excise Tax (Transient Lodging, combined) + 1.80% City of Peoria Hotel Tax + 3.80% City of Peoria Additional Hotel/Motel (Bed) Tax. Hosts are legally responsible; many booking platforms collect and remit them automatically on the host's behalf.

What are the penalties for short-term rental violations in Peoria?

Penalties run up to $3,500 (see the Penalties section for the full schedule).