Click Here to View Tempe Short-Term Rental License List October 31, 2024.

Arizona law allows for homes to be used as short-term vacation rentals (A.R.S. §9-500.39). Please use this link to file a non-emergency complaint about a Tempe Short-Term Rental.  Tempe Tax & License will provide details to Tempe Code Enforcement or Tempe Police.  The City will not provide updates to the  complainant.

To report Nuisance Parties call the Tempe Police non-emergency number 480-350-8311.  Officers will be dispatched to investigate and if warranted, issue Nuisance Party notifications.

A few tips that have helped in the past include:

• License your Short-Term Rental each year with the City of Tempe and provide the proper emergency contact for your property here. (Licenses expire on December 31 each year).
• Be respectful of your neighbors by letting them know about your short-term rental.  
• Be mindful of the noise your guests may be emitting and require them to end their social activities at a reasonable time.   
• Make sure your guests are parked legally & courteously.
• Place and remove trash barrels at the proper times
• Be sure there is no trash left on the property or on the streets
• Maintain landscaping of the property

A reminder - Tempe City Code TCC5-32 defines a Nuisance Party as an assembly of persons for a social activity or special occasion which constitutes a substantial disturbance (noise) of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property.  This also includes excessive traffic, obstruction of public streets by crowds or vehicles, public drunkenness, service of alcohol to minors, fights, disturbance of the peace, and litter.  Fines- 1st offense $250, 2nd offense $1,000, and 3rd offense $1,500.