Can you do rental arbitrage in Scottsdale?
Yes. State law bars the city from banning it. We have 9 Scottsdale homes where the landlord already said yes to Airbnb. Every unit needs its own $250 city license each year, plus a state TPT license and a Maricopa County registration, and running without a license costs at least $1,000 per violation.
From our Scottsdale guide, where every rule links to its source.
Scottsdale homes you're allowed to Airbnb
9 homes where the landlord already said yes. Members see the address, real photos and rent.
IllustrationScottsdale, AZ
Est. $5,500/mo profitEst. $8,000 to $9,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationScottsdale, AZ
Est. $5,250/mo profitEst. $7,000 to $8,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationScottsdale, AZ
Est. $4,750/mo profitEst. $11,000 to $12,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationScottsdale, AZ
Est. $4,750/mo profitEst. $7,000 to $8,000/mo on AirbnbPictures are illustrations, not the real homes. Profit and revenue are estimates from BNBCalc and AirDNA data.
Scottsdale's rules for rental arbitrage
You can scale here. Budget for the license, insurance and strict enforcement on every unit.
- The code sets no cap on how many licenses the city issues
- The city issues a license within seven business days of a complete application
- A $250 license for every unit, every year
- No commercial events, and a special event can cost you the license for a year
- 1Agree who is the owner on the license and who is the 24-hour contact, since the contact must reach the property within one hour.
- 2Register the rental with Maricopa County before the first guest stays.
Read the full Scottsdale guide, with a source for every rule →
How it works with STR Exchange
- 1Pick an approved home. Every home on our list has the landlord's OK to Airbnb. We find them by calling landlords every day.
- 2Sign the lease. Usually through your LLC. We help with the tour, the application and the deal.
- 3List it on Airbnb. Guests cover the rent and bills.
Questions
Do I need a license in Scottsdale?
Yes. Every unit needs a $250 city license each year, plus a state TPT license and a Maricopa County registration. The owner applies and can name a designee.
What taxes do guests pay in Scottsdale?
13.97% in state, county and city taxes.
Whose name goes on the lease?
Usually your LLC. We recommend it for your protection. If a landlord will only sign a personal lease, it's your call.
What does STR Exchange cost?
Free to create an account. Membership is $149 a month after you're approved. The acquisition fee, our finder's fee, is $2,500 unfurnished or $3,500 furnished per home, due the day you sign the lease. Never before.
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