Flagstaff · Projection
Build it on the 2026 rules.
The City of Flagstaff updated its short-term rental ordinance in May 2026, and it took effect July 1. Most changes apply at your next renewal. A projection built on the old rules is already out of date.
Inside the City
What the July 2026 rules add to the model.
Each line is from the City of Flagstaff's own pages on Ordinance 2026-11.
| Requirement | What goes into the projection |
|---|---|
| City license, $250 a yearUp from $185, the state maximum. An Arizona TPT license listing the address comes first. | A fixed yearly cost, renewed annually. |
| $500,000 liability insuranceHeld before the home is offered, or through a platform with equal cover. | A policy cost if your bookings come from more than one channel. |
| Guest background checkNo later than 24 hours before every stay. | Last-minute bookings need a process that clears them in time. |
| Fire and exit equipmentSmoke and CO alarms, a 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher tagged yearly, two clear exits. | A setup cost, then an annual service. |
| Accessory dwellingsAn ADU with a certificate of occupancy from September 14, 2024 on needs the owner living on the property. | A newer casita may not be a separate rental at all. |
| Penalties$500, $1,000, then $3,500 for verified violations within 12 months, and up to a 12-month suspension after three. | A reason to price conservatively for the guests the home can host quietly. |
Tax, and the County
The rest of the cost picture.
Flagstaff short-term rentals pay tax at the hotel rate, including the City's bed, board and booze tax. Arizona's lodging tax table puts the Flagstaff total at 11.386%. Stays of 30 days or more are treated as residential rentals instead.
Outside the City, in places like Munds Park, Coconino County's ordinance applies: a permit renewed each year as a new application with a $250 fee, at least $500,000 of liability cover, neighbor notice and no special events.
Casago's Flagstaff team manages about 40 homes in Flagstaff and Munds Park, and builds each projection for one address with every assumption labeled.
Sources, checked October 27, 2026
- City of Flagstaff, Short-Term Rental Ordinance Updates
- City of Flagstaff, STR Property Owners
- Arizona bed tax rates, July 2026
- Arizona Department of Revenue, Transaction Privilege Tax
- Coconino County, Short-Term Rental Information
Educational, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the rules for your address with the City or County.
Flagstaff projection questions
When did Flagstaff's new short-term rental rules start?
The updated ordinance took effect July 1, 2026. The City says most of the new requirements apply at your next renewal.
Can I rent my new casita in Flagstaff?
If the accessory dwelling received its certificate of occupancy on or after September 14, 2024, the owner must live on the property for it to operate as a short-term rental.
What is the lodging tax in Flagstaff?
Arizona's July 2026 bed tax table lists 11.386% in Flagstaff: 5.5% state, 1.4% Coconino County and 4.486% City.
Flagstaff
See your home under the 2026 rules.
Your local Flagstaff team will build a projection that carries every new requirement for your address. Prefer to talk? Call (928) 223-5095.
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