Sedona Short-Term Rental Regulations
Last verified: 2026-04-06
TL;DR
Sedona requires Annual Short-Term Rental Permit ($210).
Combined tax rate is 13.325%-13.9%.
No annual day limit, but each stay must be less than 30 days. Key Requirements at a Glance
| Permit | ✓ Required — Annual Short-Term Rental Permit ($210) |
| Primary Residence | Not required |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit — less than 30 days |
| Tax Rate | 13.325%-13.9% |
| Max Penalty | Not publicly specified |
| Insurance | ✓ Required |
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Permit & Licensing
Annual Short-Term Rental Permit
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial cost | $210 |
| Renewal | $210 / annual |
This permit type does not require primary residence.
Tax Obligations
| Tax | Rate | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) — State | 5.6% | Arizona Department of Revenue |
| City of Sedona Bed Tax | 3.5% | City of Sedona |
| City of Sedona Hotel Tax | 3.5% | City of Sedona |
| County TPT (Yavapai: 0.725% / Coconino: 1.3%) | 0.725%–1.3% | Yavapai / Coconino County |
Combined rate: 13.325%-13.9% of gross rental income.
Rental Limits
Sedona does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be less than 30 days.
Zoning & Restrictions
Check with local government
Insurance & Safety
Insurance
Liability insurance is required for the property's use as a short-term rental. Not publicly specified
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Not publicly specified
Compliance Checklist
Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Sedona:
- Obtain liability insurance. Required for property's use as a short-term rental.
- Apply for Annual Short-Term Rental Permit. Submit application + $210 fee.
- Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with Arizona Department of Revenue.
- Collect and remit taxes. 13.325%-13.9% on all bookings.
- Renew annually. $210 renewal fee.