Key Resources
1. Coconino County Community Development – Short-Term Rental Permit & Registration (Unincorporated County)
Permit info and requirements
Short-Term Rental Information Coconino County
Step-by-step guide
Submitting a Short Term Rental Registration Coconino County
FAQs
STR Permit FAQs Coconino County
2. City of Flagstaff – Short-Term Rental Licence & Regulations (Inside City Limits)
STR program overview & application process
Short Term Rentals | City of Flagstaff City of Flagstaff
STR property-owner responsibilities
STR Property Owners | City of Flagstaff City of Flagstaff
FAQs for STRs in Flagstaff
STR Frequently Asked Questions City of Flagstaff
3. Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) – Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) & Lodging Tax Obligations
Explanation of short-term lodging tax rules, TPT licensing requirements
Short-Term Lodging | Arizona Department of Revenue Arizona Department of Revenue
4. Additional helpful resources
Coconino County Online Permit & Zoning Portal
Online Permit Applications Coconino County
City of Flagstaff Submittal / Permit Info (safety, construction, WUI, etc.)
Submittal Information & Details City of Flagstaff
Checklist for Investors
Confirm whether the property is inside city limits (City of Flagstaff) or in unincorporated county (Coconino County) — because the regulatory requirements differ.
Ensure you (or the property manager) obtain and maintain all required licences/permits before marketing the property as a short-term rental: STR licence/permit, TPT license, neighbour notifications, etc.
Verify zoning and HOA rules (if applicable) in addition to municipal/county regulations.
Understand the tax implications: you’ll need to collect & remit TPT/transient lodging tax even if you only rent a few days a year.
Plan for the operational overhead of compliance — safety equipment, emergency contact service, neighbour communication, regular renewals.
Budget for annual licence/permit fees, renewal costs, possible compliance inspections, and fines/penalties for non-compliance.
Consider property management and how your team handles the compliance side (so you’re not personally stressed).
Stay updated: regulations change, especially in popular vacation-rental markets like Flagstaff.