Vacation and Short-Term Rentals

General Information

All properties offered for rent less than 30 days require a Scottsdale license

Scottsdale Ordinance 4566 requires rental property owners/operators to obtain a Scottsdale license for each property and comply with several safety, health and neighborhood notification requirements.

Short-term rentals cannot be used as commercial event venues

Scottsdale Ordinance 4719 defines "event center" to strengthen enforcement against short-term rentals used for weddings, corporate events, large parties and other commercial gatherings. The ordinance provides a clear standard for prohibited event-related activities while reinforcing that short-term rentals are intended for residential use only.

Short-Term Rental Resource Center

STR resource center

With the Short-Term Rental Resource Center you can:

  • Locate Short-Term Rental in Scottsdale
  • Identify owner and property management company
  • Verify the license status for the property
  • View Short-Term Rental reports and data

Use the Short-Term Rental Resource Center

Report an issue

  • If you are having an issue with a property
  • If you suspect a property is being used for a vacation or short-term rental and it is not identified on the STR Resource Center

Submit a Short-Term Rental Complaint

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2026