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Maricopa County vacation rental market
8 tracked short-term rental markets sit inside Maricopa County. Across them, nightly rates model at $248 and occupancy at 61%, for roughly $54,988 of gross annual revenue on a three-bedroom home.
Markets in Maricopa County
| # | Market | Modelled annual revenue | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradise Valley, AZMaricopa County | $93,100 | $425 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 2 | Scottsdale, AZMaricopa County | $71,700 | $312 | 63% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZMaricopa County | $51,600 | $228 | 62% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 4 | Fountain Hills, AZMaricopa County | $48,300 | $228 | 58% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 5 | Chandler, AZMaricopa County | $45,000 | $202 | 61% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 6 | Tempe, AZMaricopa County | $44,800 | $198 | 62% | Apr–Sep–Oct |
| 7 | Gilbert, AZMaricopa County | $43,400 | $198 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 8 | Mesa, AZMaricopa County | $42,000 | $192 | 60% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
Why the county matters
Short-term rental rules in Maricopa County rarely sit in one place. A home inside an incorporated city usually answers to that city's ordinance, while a home in unincorporated Maricopa County answers to the county — often with different licence, inspection and minimum-stay requirements. County-level tourist development tax normally applies either way, on top of state sales tax.
Before buying, confirm two things: which jurisdiction the parcel actually sits in, and whether that jurisdiction caps or zones short-term rentals.
Rule status by market
- ScottsdaleStatus unpublished
- Paradise ValleyStatus unpublished
- PhoenixStatus unpublished
- ChandlerStatus unpublished
- Fountain HillsStatus unpublished
- MesaStatus unpublished
- GilbertStatus unpublished
- TempeStatus unpublished
We have not yet verified an official Maricopa County ordinance against a primary source, so no rule position is stated here. Always confirm with the county before committing.
Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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