vacation rentals; short-term rentals; restrictions

HB 2309 prevents Arizona cities and towns from banning or broadly restricting vacation rentals and short-term rentals. It allows local governments only to regulate based on specific health/safety concerns, zoning, noise, or nuisance issues, and requires owners to obtain a permit with limited fees ($250 max), provide emergency contact info, notify nearby neighbors, and maintain $500,000 liability insurance. The bill directly affects short-term rental property owners and local governments by standardizing rules and limiting local regulatory power. It also mandates cities to process permits within seven business days and prohibits denials except for specific violations like false information or felony convictions.