Bill > SB1261

This bill modifies existing Arizona law regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals, which are defined as accommodations not classified for property taxation under section 42-12001 and are offered for transient use. The bill primarily aims to clarify and adjust regulations that cities, towns, and counties can impose on these rentals. Key provisions include establishing a new occupancy limit for vacation and short-term rentals, which cannot exceed the lesser of the limit set by the local jurisdiction or a formula based on bedrooms and square footage, and prohibiting advertisements that exceed this limit, with daily civil penalties for violations. It also adjusts the number of verified violations within a specific timeframe that can lead to the suspension of a rental's operating permit, changing from three violations in twelve months to two serious health and safety violations in twenty-four months, and adding a category for three solid waste or parking violations in twenty-four months, while also clarifying that multiple violations from a single incident count as one. The bill also updates the definition of "accessory dwelling unit" for counties and makes minor language changes, such as replacing "phone" with "telephone" for emergency contact methods.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84780