Phoenix requires a City short-term-rental permit for short-term-rental properties. The City’s current registry page states that the property owner must live on site when an accessory dwelling unit is used as a short-term rental. This is a Phoenix use condition, not a general Arizona requirement for every ADU or a rule about ordinary long-term rental.
Check the dated attestation requirement
The City says that, effective April 4, 2026, an application for a short-term rental on a property with an ADU whose certificate of occupancy was issued on or after September 14, 2024 must include a notarized attestation that the property owner will reside on the same property, along with proof of address. The City’s permit affidavit repeats the certificate-of-occupancy date and describes acceptable address evidence. Check the current form and confirm the application date and proof requirements with the City before filing.
The certificate date is a trigger for the application evidence described by Phoenix; it does not establish that a particular ADU has a valid certificate or that an STR permit has been issued. Confirm the ADU’s City approval and occupancy records, the current STR permit status, and the requirements that apply to the property and operator.
Keep the approvals separate
An STR permit does not establish that an ADU was lawfully built, has the required building and fire approvals, or may be occupied for every purpose. Confirm zoning, construction and occupancy history, the City permit, applicable state and local requirements, taxes, insurance, and private restrictions separately. The current City registry page is a summary; use the operative code and application materials for the specific filing.