Tucson · Projection
Four jurisdictions, four answers.
The City of Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and unincorporated Pima County each treat a short-term rental differently, and since March 2026 the City taxes them at their own rate. A Tucson projection starts with which one your address is in.
Step one
Permit and tax, by jurisdiction.
Every rental of fewer than 30 days also needs an Arizona TPT license and County Assessor rental registration, wherever it is.
| If the home is in | Local permit or license | Lodging tax |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tucson | No short-term rental permit. A City business license applies. | A 10% City short-term rental tax since March 1, 2026, plus 5.5% state and 0.55% Pima County. |
| Oro Valley | A Town permit, $80, with $500,000 insurance, a 24-hour contact and neighbor notice. | 14.55% in total, according to Arizona's July 2026 bed tax table. |
| Marana | A Town license, $60 new and $40 a year to renew, with a neighbor notice attestation before the first stay. | 14.55% in total, according to the same table. |
| Unincorporated Pima County | No County permit program. The Board of Supervisors has asked the state for local control. | A 6% County lodging tax plus the state rate. |
Step two
Then the year.
Visit Tucson counts more than 350 days of sunshine a year. Winter highs sit in the mid-60s, which brings long winter stays and the Gem Shows, January 27 to February 14, 2027. Average highs reach 100 degrees in June and 101 in July, so summer is priced for the guests who still come. Stays of 30 days or more are residential rentals for tax, with no city TPT since 2025.
Casago's Tucson team manages about 150 homes in Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana, and builds each projection for one address with every assumption labeled.
Sources, checked October 27, 2026
- Arizona Department of Revenue, Tucson City Tax Profile
- Arizona bed tax rates, July 2026
- Town of Oro Valley, Short-Term Rental Regulations
- Town of Marana, Short-Term Rentals
- Arizona Department of Revenue, Short-Term Lodging
- Visit Tucson, Weather
- Visit Tucson, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase
Educational, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the rules and rates for your address with the City, Town or ADOR.
Tucson projection questions
Does the City of Tucson require a short-term rental permit?
No City permit program was found on the City's pages. The City does require a business license, and since March 1, 2026 it taxes short-term rentals at 10%.
What do Oro Valley and Marana require?
Oro Valley requires an $80 permit with $500,000 insurance, a 24-hour contact and neighbor notice. Marana requires a license, $60 new and $40 a year to renew.
Do platforms pay the tax for me?
Online lodging marketplaces collect and remit tax on bookings made through them. Direct bookings are your responsibility, along with your own TPT license.
Tucson
Find out which rules your home is under.
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