HB 2429, introduced by Representative Selina Bliss, aims to clarify and strengthen the authority of Arizona cities and towns in regulating short-term rentals. The bill seeks to address concerns about repeat problem properties, unsafe conditions, and disruptive activity while maintaining a statewide framework for vacation rentals.
Representative Bliss stated, “Neighbors deserve peace and basic safety in their own homes. HB 2429 gives cities and towns clear authority to stop bad actors, enforce building and safety rules, and hold repeat violators accountable, without punishing responsible property owners who follow the law. This bill restores order where it’s been missing and gives communities tools they have needed for years.”
Key provisions of HB 2429 include establishing a statewide overnight occupancy standard of two adults per sleeping area plus up to two additional persons (excluding minors), limiting occupancy rules to overnight guests only, and extending the enforcement period for permit or license suspension from three verified violations within 12 months to within 24 months. The bill also allows for suspension after one verified serious building-code violation that threatens public health or safety. Additional measures permit cities and towns to deny permits when applicants have unpaid fines related to local short-term rental ordinances.
Jurisdictions issuing local short-term rental permits would be required to adopt ordinances mandating sex-offender background checks for booking guests, with an exemption if such checks are performed by online lodging marketplaces. Similar provisions would apply at the county level.
HB 2429 is advancing toward a full vote in the House.
Carbone was elected as a Republican representative for Arizona’s 25th House District in 2023, succeeding Michelle Udall.
