Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-1304
Citywide residential rental property inspection program requirements; residential rental licensing or registration prohibition
Operative Text
A. A city or town may adopt a citywide residential rental property inspection program only if the following occurs: 1. The city or town conducts a public hearing and adopts the rental property inspection program ordinance or resolution at a regularly held city or town council meeting that occurs at least thirty days after the public hearing. 2. The ordinance or resolution is adopted by at least a three-fourths vote of the entire council. 3. The city or town notifies all owners of residential rental properties who are then currently registered with the county assessor of the county in which the property is located. 4. The notice to owners is mailed by first class mail at least twenty days before the required public hearing. 5. A notice of the public hearing is published in a local newspaper of general circulation and posted on any official municipal website not less than two weeks before the required public hearing. B. A city or town shall not adopt a residential rental licensing requirement for residential rental properties or property owners. C. A city or town shall not adopt a residential rental registration requirement. A city or town shall obtain rental registration information only from the county assessor's office for the county in which the residential rental property is located.
Under A.R.S. § 9-1301 et seq. § 9-1304, Arizona cities and towns face strict procedural requirements before they can launch a citywide residential rental property inspection program, including a public hearing, supermajority council vote, and advance written notice to registered property owners. The law also flatly prohibits municipalities from creating their own residential rental licensing or registration requirements. Instead, any rental registration data a city or town needs must come from the county assessor's office rather than from a separate municipal registry.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A.R.S. § 9-1301 et seq. § 9-1304 limits what local governments in Arizona can require of residential rental property owners: cities and towns cannot impose their own rental licensing schemes or demand that owners register directly with the municipality. Compliant operators generally stay informed about whether their city has adopted a qualifying inspection program through the required public-hearing and notice process, and they ensure their property information is current with the county assessor, since that is the only registration source the law permits municipalities to use. Awareness of these restrictions can help owners recognize when a local government may be acting outside its authority under this statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 9-1301 et seq. § 9-1304 shapes what renters can expect from their local government: a city or town that wants to inspect residential rental properties must follow a specific public process, including advance notice to property owners and a supermajority council vote, before any such program takes effect. The law also bars municipalities from requiring landlords to obtain a local rental license or to register with the city, which may affect how tenants interact with local housing programs. Tenants who believe a municipality is operating a rental inspection or registration program outside these boundaries may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or review the provision directly to understand what procedural protections apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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