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Is Airbnb legal in Sedona, Arizona?

Legal citywide with a $210 annual permit per unit. Sedona requires a city Short-Term Rental Permit for every unit rented under 30 days, at $210 a year, per unit, non-transferable. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no night cap, and no citywide permit cap, so investor-owned homes qualify freely. Expect strict enforcement: a dedicated STR specialist and a 24/7 complaint hotline.

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Legal citywide with a $210 annual permit per unit

Sedona requires a city Short-Term Rental Permit for every unit rented under 30 days, at $210 a year, per unit, non-transferable. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no night cap, and no citywide permit cap, so investor-owned homes qualify freely. Expect strict enforcement: a dedicated STR specialist and a 24/7 complaint hotline.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental Permit
Issued by
City of Sedona Community Development
Cost
$210 / year per unit (non-refundable)
Renewal
Annual, valid through December 31

Key limits

Owner occupancy
Not required
Night cap
None
Permit cap
None
Special events
Weddings and similar events need a separate permit

Taxes

Combined occupancy tax
13.33% (Yavapai County portion; Coconino County side differs)

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Get a TPT license
    Obtain an Arizona TPT license from the Department of Revenue before applying to the city.
  2. 2
    Apply to the city
    File the STR application with Sedona Community Development, including insurance proof, emergency contact, floor plan, and neighbor notification.
  3. 3
    Display the permit number
    Put the permit number on every listing and ad, and renew by year end to avoid late fees of $50 to $100.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
HOA and deed restrictions can prohibit STRs even though the city permits them.
One permit per unit
Since December 2024 each advertised unit needs its own permit, so a duplex needs two.

Sources

StaySTRA Sedona STR market and regulations · Own in Sedona 2026 license guide

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

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