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Markets/Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Airbnb and Vrbo Calculator: Rules and Taxes

Estimate cash flow for an Airbnb or Vrbo in Phoenix, AZ, then check local rules and taxes. The editable presets are illustrative inputs.

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Check Phoenix rules and official sources

Market context and seasonality

Phoenix has strong winter demand when snowbirds escape cold weather. Spring training baseball and golf drive seasonal tourism. Start with the preloaded Phoenix example inputs, then change the nightly rate, occupancy, purchase price, and expenses to match your property.

Phoenix STR market highlights

  • 1Snowbird season (January-April) is the peak earning period
  • 2Spring training baseball adds February-March demand
  • 3Lower purchase prices than Scottsdale with similar demand drivers
  • 4Arizona law bars cities from banning STRs

Seasonality in Phoenix

High season is November-April. Summer is the slowest season because of extreme heat.

Phoenix rules and taxes

Permit or license
Obtain a Phoenix short-term rental permit through Planning and Development. The application requires an Arizona TPT license and updated county rental status.
Primary residence and zoning
Phoenix requires the property owner to live on site for an ADU used as a short-term rental. Confirm the unit's approvals and the other permit conditions for your property.
Lodging and sales taxes
An Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax license is part of the city permit requirements. We did not confirm the current combined transient-lodging tax rate. Check city Finance and Arizona Revenue guidance.

Last verified

Verification scope: We verified the city permit, the TPT-license prerequisite and the ADU owner-on-site condition. We did not verify the combined tax rate or other property-specific eligibility and operating limits.

Confirm the property's jurisdiction, eligibility and tax obligations with the listed authorities before buying or listing.

Nearby markets

Scottsdale, AZ

Nightly-rate preset: $275

Sedona, AZ

Nightly-rate preset: $295

Las Vegas, NV

Nightly-rate preset: $282

Frequently asked questions

What's a good cash-on-cash return for Airbnb in Phoenix?
There is no single good cash-on-cash return for every Phoenix short-term rental. Compare the calculator's projected return with your financing costs, alternatives, risk tolerance, and the property's break-even occupancy. Replace the preset with property-specific costs and current comparable listings before deciding.
What's the average nightly rate for Airbnb in Phoenix?
This calculator starts with $175 per night as an illustrative STR Numbers input, not a live or cited market average. Current rates vary by property size, location, amenities, and seasonality, so replace it with recent comparable listings.
What occupancy rate can I expect in Phoenix?
The calculator uses 60% occupancy as an illustrative input, not a forecast for a specific property. Check current local comps and test a conservative downside case.
Is Phoenix a good market for Airbnb investing?
Phoenix is a desert market in the Southwest region. The calculator's $450,000 home-price preset is an illustrative input, not a current market valuation. Verify the property, comparable listings, and local rules before investing.

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City preset values are estimates for educational purposes only. See full disclaimer