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TOWN OF WICKENBURG Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations Steve Boyle January 20, 2026 • Senate Bill 1168 Approved in Arizona • Requires all short-term rentals (STRs) to acquire a permit • Title 9-500.39: Cities/Towns cannot prohibit STRs, but can regulate • Council reviewed the model ordinance and proposed process in September and November during study sessions. Background 2 • Ordinance aims to preserve neighborhood character and housing stock • Ensure responsible operation of STR’s in Town • Balance tourism benefits with community livability • Compatible with State law Options 3 • STR permitting • Compliance with zoning, safety & nuisance standards • Owner/emergency contact disclosure • Neighbor notification of STR use o Single Family Dwelling in zoning is defined as a building designed for occupancy by one (1) family. • Prohibition of illegal/harmful uses • Suspension of permits & civil penalties for misuse Key Regulatory Options 4 • Annual STR annual registration fee $250 (separate resolution) • Permit replace business license • Fines: starting at $500 for non-compliance • Licensing: valid TPT + local business licenses required • Insurance coverage required on property • Regulations regarding individuals with criminal history • Owners maintain renter background records (1 year) Proposed Wickenburg Regulations 5 • Approx. 80 STR;s in Wickenburg • Potential revenue: $17,000 annually • Web base registration system • Net positive revenue possible plus reduced staff workload Estimated Local Impact 6 • Property identification • Emergency contact tracking • Online registration & notifications • Fee collection & compliance notices • Compliant management • Liability insurance verification Software Benefits 7 • Community Development- zoning and permit review, code compliance • Finance – fee collection, licensing • Police- enforcement, incident response Department Roles 8 • Allow 30 day cure period • Begin implementation of internal programming • Registration to begin on July 1, 2026 • Cross-department collaboration for rollout • STR regulations = balance of property rights & neighborhood protection • Registration ensures accountability Next Steps 9 Questions? 10