HB 2220 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-500.39 and 11-269.17 to allow cities, towns, and counties to limit the number of vacation rentals and short-term rentals within their jurisdictions either by population-based limits or overall caps.

• Prohibits cities, towns, and counties from prohibiting vacation rentals or short-term rentals entirely, but permits regulation for health and safety, zoning, nuisance issues, and specific prohibited uses.

• Requires vacation rental owners to provide emergency contact information to local authorities and notify adjacent residential properties before offering rentals, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per 30 days for non-compliance.

• Establishes permit or license requirements with applications limited to owner information, property address, tax compliance proof, contact information, and fees not exceeding $250 or actual cost, with issuance or denial within seven business days.

• Sets civil penalties ranging from $500 to $3,500 for verified violations, with permit suspension possible for three violations in 12 months or single violations involving felonies, serious injury, or death.