Scottsdale regulating short-term rentals

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Scottsdale, like a lot of other cities, taxes STRs. That part isn't new. The difference here is that starting this month Jan 2022 there are additional things owners of STRs are now responsible for. None of them are unreasonable, but watch for further tightening in the future if this is generally accepted and STR landlords don't care to get involved.

Scottsdale hopes to reduce problems with short-term rentals

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Scottsdale residents’ frustrations with noisy parties and other rowdy gatherings at short-term rentals in neighborhoods have prompted the affluent Phoenix suburb to impose new accountability requirements on the property owners.

The City Council recently approved changes to local laws that include stiffening penalties for violations and requiring owners to designate emergency contacts who will respond to the property in person on short notice if there’s a disturbance or emergency.

The changes approved last month by the City Council took effect Friday.

A 2016 state law severely limits the ability of local governments to regulate short-term rentals.