Tucson, AZ Short-Term Rental Information

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This page is for informational purposes only and is not the authority on local regulations. Currently, there are no short-term rental regulations in Tucson. This page will be updated if and when this changes.

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Currently, there are no regulations in the Tucson area.

AZ Transaction Privilege Tax

All short-term rental owners in Arizona are required to hold a TPT license (Transaction Privilege Tax) in order to operate. 

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