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Is Airbnb legal in Flagstaff, Arizona?

Legal with a $250 annual city license since July 2026. Flagstaff requires a Short-Term Rental License for each rental unit, at $250 a year under the July 2026 ordinance (the state maximum fee). Investors face no owner-occupancy rule and no citywide cap, but must carry a TPT license, notify neighbors in writing, run guest sex-offender checks, and meet fire safety rules including extinguishers and disabled grills during Stage 2 fire restrictions.

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Legal with permit

Legal with a $250 annual city license since July 2026

Flagstaff requires a Short-Term Rental License for each rental unit, at $250 a year under the July 2026 ordinance (the state maximum fee). Investors face no owner-occupancy rule and no citywide cap, but must carry a TPT license, notify neighbors in writing, run guest sex-offender checks, and meet fire safety rules including extinguishers and disabled grills during Stage 2 fire restrictions.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental License
Issued by
City of Flagstaff
Cost
$250 / year per unit (non-refundable)
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Owner occupancy
Not required
Night cap
None
Permit cap
None
Background checks
Owner and designee face sex-offender and felony screening

Taxes

Transient lodging tax
11.386% (6.90% state and Coconino County plus 4.486% city)

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Get a TPT license
    Obtain an Arizona TPT license through AZTaxes.gov before applying.
  2. 2
    Notify neighbors
    Send written neighborhood notification with the license number and emergency contact.
  3. 3
    Apply on the city portal
    File through the Flagstaff STR license portal, pass the 7-business-day review, and pay the $250 fee.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
HOA rules permitting rentals under 30 days control; check them before buying.
Fire restrictions
Barbecue grills and fire pits must be disabled during Stage 2 wildfire restrictions.

Sources

City of Flagstaff 2026 STR license fee report · BNBCalc Flagstaff STR regulations 2026

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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