Nogales, Arizona
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Cruz County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Fee: $250 maximum
$250 maximumLicense Cost
200 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$250 maximum
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap200 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- yes — cities may adopt and enforce use and zoning ordinances including noise, property maintenance, and nuisance issues
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Nogales, Arizona
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Nogales, Arizona are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Nogales, Arizona?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Nogales, Arizona.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Nogales?
The fee is $250 maximum.
Where do these Nogales short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Nogales's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Nogales, Santa Cruz County, or Arizona authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.