Vacation Rental Host Water Safety

State laws have limited cities' abilities to regulate short-term rentals, which has created challenges for local governments in addressing safety concerns.

State: 9-500.39. Limits on regulation of vacation rentals and short-term rentals 

City Resources

Cave Creek passed a new ordinance in July 2023 to hold short-term rental owners accountable with penalties and fees. While not specifically mentioning water safety, it addresses public health and safety concerns.

Mesa approved a new Short-term Rental License effective February 1, 2023, to protect health, safety, and welfare.

Phoenix has enacted laws requiring pools to have a "non-climbable fence that is at least five feet in height" with a "self-closing and self-latching" gate door. This applies to all properties, including short-term rentals.

Scottsdale has implemented Ordinance 4566, which requires short-term rental property owners to obtain a license for each property and comply with safety and health regulations. While the ordinance doesn't specifically mention water safety, it does address general safety concerns for short-term rentals.

Scottsdale’s Good Neighbor materials that address drowning prevention and other codes and ordinances

Tucson doesn't currently have an ordinance in place but there are several resources to reference.