Sec. 10-197. Short-term rental permit applications; content.
A. Each applicant for a short-term rental permit shall submit, as applicable, the following:
1. The physical address of the residential property proposed to be used as a short-term rental.
2. The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the owner for which the short-term rental registration certificate is to be issued.
3. The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the owner’s designee.
4. The name, address, 24-hour telephone number, and email address of the individual who will serve as the emergency point of contact.
5. Proof of valid transaction privilege tax license.
6. Evidence of liability insurance appropriate to cover the short-term rental in the aggregate of at least $500,000.00 or evidence that each short-term rental transaction will be provided through a platform that provides equal or greater primary liability insurance coverage for the short-term rental.
7. Evidence that the short-term rental is registered with the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office in accordance with Section 33-1902, Arizona Revised Statutes.
8. A signed agreement to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including paying all fees and fines imposed by the City.
9. If the applicant is an individual, proof of lawful presence in the United States.
10. A written description or map showing the locations of the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and other required safety equipment.
11. Any other information as the Planning and Development Department may require to verify information provided by the applicant.
B. An application must be filed for each single-family property, each dwelling unit in a one- to four-family house, and each individual unit in a multi-family property such as a condominium or cooperative.
C. The Director must either approve or deny the short-term rental application or renewal within seven days of receiving the application. The application is deemed denied if the application is not approved within seven days after the Planning and Development Department receives a complete application. (Ord. No. G-7156, § 1, 2023)