Prescott, Arizona

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Yavapai County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes

License Cost$95 initial ($30 annual vacation rental registration fee + $65 one-time safety inspection fee); $30 annual renewal

Renewalannual

Business License RequiredYes

WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo

Primary Residence RequiredNot specified

Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT12.275% total (2.95% city TPT + 3% bed tax + 6.325% state)

Official Sources

prescott-az.gov/neighborhood-services/vacation-rentals/

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Prescott, Arizona

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Prescott, Arizona are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $95 initial ($30 annual vacati). A lodging/occupancy tax of 12.275% total (2.95% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Prescott, Arizona?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Prescott, Arizona.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Prescott?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $95 initial ($30 annual vacati.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Prescott?

Short-term rentals in Prescott are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 12.275% total (2.95%.

Where do these Prescott short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Prescott'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 Prescott, Yavapai County, or Arizona authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.