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Sierra Vista
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Sierra Vista, Arizona. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in Sierra Vista

From the linked source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Sierra Vista

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Sierra Vista requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Register for your Arizona TPT license

    Arizona city short-term rental rules require a state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license and its number on every listing and advertisement. Confirm your TPT license and the returns you must file with the Arizona Department of Revenue, even if a platform collects the tax.

    State source

  4. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6.05% Cochise County occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  5. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

    Filing portal

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Sierra Vista lists 6.05% county occupancy tax. The state table lists a 5.5% Arizona state transaction privilege tax in addition. The recorded state base rate is for transient lodging. Confirm the current classification, state rate, and county and city taxes with ADOR. State registration applies even when a platform collects the tax: Arizona TPT license. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
6.05%
State tax
5.5%
Total for a direct booking
11.55%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Cochise County: Recorded exemptions

County excise tax applies to reservations of 29 nights or shorter; stays of 30+ nights are not subject to it (Airbnb AZ occupancy-tax page citing AZDOR).

Cochise County: Recorded penalties and interest

4.5% per month late-filing penalty (max 25%) and 0.5% per month late-payment penalty, combined maximum 25% (A.R.S. § 42-1125, per AZDOR TPT guidance).

Cochise County: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (aztaxes.gov)

Cochise County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: cochise.az.gov

Platform tax collection guidance for Sierra Vista

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 6.05% county tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Arizona TPT license

    Arizona city short-term rental rules require a state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license and its number on every listing and advertisement. Confirm your TPT license and the returns you must file with the Arizona Department of Revenue, even if a platform collects the tax.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Cochise County occupancy tax6.05%
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Arizona state transaction privilege tax5.5%
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Arizona filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Arizona TPT license (Litchfield Park's short-term rental page states the rule; confirm it with the Arizona Department of Revenue)State requirement
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Sierra Vista STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Sierra Vista occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Sierra Vista?

The licensing requirement for Sierra Vista is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.