Sedona
Red rocks, world-famous trails, and year-round visitors make Sedona the best-known short-term rental market in Northern Arizona.
Read the Sedona guide →Area guides
Short-term rental guides for Sedona and the Verde Valley
Each town has its own permit rules, lodging tax, guest draws, and price points. Compare them here, then dig into the guide for the area you're considering.
| Area | Jurisdiction | Local permit | Lodging tax (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona | City of Sedona | Annual City of Sedona vacation rental permit for each advertised unit (a main house and casita each need their own). | 13.325% |
| Village of Oak Creek | Unincorporated Yavapai County | No city permit (unincorporated). | 6.3% |
| Cottonwood | City of Cottonwood | Annual City of Cottonwood short-term rental registration under Ordinance 731 (expires Dec 31 each year). | 9% |
| Cornville | Unincorporated Yavapai County | No town permit (unincorporated). | 6.3% |
| Camp Verde | Town of Camp Verde | Confirm current requirements with the Town of Camp Verde. | 10.3% |
| Clarkdale | Town of Clarkdale | Town of Clarkdale vacation rental license required before renting or advertising (Town Code Chapter 8-9, amended through Ord. | 9.8% |
| Jerome | Town of Jerome | Town of Jerome short-term rental license required before operating; town zoning district rules apply. | 10.3% |
| Rimrock & Lake Montezuma | Unincorporated Yavapai County | No town permit (unincorporated). | 6.3% |
| Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff | City of Flagstaff short-term rental license under the updated ordinance effective July 1, 2026. | 11.2% |
Tax rates are approximate combined state, county, and local lodging rates for calculator use. Confirm with the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Village of Oak Creek
Just south of Sedona on State Route 179, the Village of Oak Creek sits at the foot of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte.
Read the Village of Oak Creek guide →Cottonwood
Cottonwood sits at the center of the Verde Valley, 15 to 20 minutes from Sedona, with a walkable Old Town, tasting rooms, and the Verde River.
Read the Cottonwood guide →Cornville
Cornville is a rural, unincorporated community along lower Oak Creek, between Sedona and Cottonwood.
Read the Cornville guide →Camp Verde
Camp Verde sits on Interstate 17 at the southern end of the Verde Valley, about 90 minutes from Phoenix.
Read the Camp Verde guide →Clarkdale
Clarkdale is a historic former company town at the foot of the road to Jerome, home to the Verde Canyon Railroad and Tuzigoot National Monument, and minutes from Old Town Cottonwood..
Read the Clarkdale guide →Jerome
Perched on Cleopatra Hill above the Verde Valley, Jerome is a historic copper-mining town known for galleries, tasting rooms, and sweeping views.
Read the Jerome guide →Rimrock & Lake Montezuma
Rimrock and Lake Montezuma are quiet, unincorporated communities just off I-17 near Wet Beaver Creek and Montezuma Well, about 25 minutes from Sedona.
Read the Rimrock & Lake Montezuma guide →Flagstaff
About 45 minutes up Oak Creek Canyon from Sedona, Flagstaff is a four-season mountain town with Northern Arizona University, the Grand Canyon nearby, and winter snow.
Read the Flagstaff guide →Thinking about an Airbnb in Sedona or the Verde Valley?
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