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Maricopa County Assessor Rental Registration

Property Management/Rental Property Registration

For Owners

Register your rental with the Maricopa County Assessor.

Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-1902) requires owners of residential rental property to register it with the county assessor, and to update the information within 10 days of any change. Here’s how to do it online in a few minutes, or by mail.

Register OnlineMail-In Form (PDF)

Why It Matters

Before a tenant moves inA residential rental property can’t be occupied unless the required information is on file with the county assessor.
Tenant rightsIf the home isn’t registered, a tenant may give a 10-day notice to comply, and can end the lease if the owner doesn’t register in time, with prepaid rent returned.
Civil penaltiesCities and towns may impose civil penalties for failing to register, which can add up quickly. Registering promptly avoids them.
Keep it currentUpdate your registration within 10 days whenever your information changes.

What You’ll Need

  • Assessor parcel number (APN) or the property address
  • The year the home was built
  • Owner name, phone number, email and mailing address
  • For a corporation, LLC, partnership, trust or REIT: the name, address and phone of an officer, managing member, general partner or trustee
  • For owners living outside Arizona: an Arizona statutory agent (name, address and phone)

Register Online, Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    Find your parcel

    Visit mcassessor.maricopa.gov, select Real Property, and enter your parcel number or address.

  2. Step 2

    Create an account

    Click Register Rental, then “Not a member” to create an account. Your username is your email address. Passwords need at least 8 characters, including a letter and a number.

  3. Step 3

    Start the registration

    On your parcel’s page, click the Register Rental button on the right side.

  4. Step 4

    Enter owner details

    Add the owner’s email and phone number, confirm the property information is correct, and enter the mailing address, which can differ from the property address.

  5. Step 5

    Owner or agent

    Select “Yes” if you’re registering on the owner’s behalf, or “No” if you are the owner, then choose the ownership type.

  6. Step 6

    One or several properties

    Choose “Yes” to register multiple properties under the same ownership, or “No” for one.

  7. Step 7

    Sign to finish

    Click Next to sign digitally with DocuSign. Your registration isn’t complete without a signature.

View the Assessor’s illustrated walkthrough (PDF) →

Prefer to Register by Mail?

Complete the form

Download the Residential Rental Property Registration form, complete it, and sign it. Keep a copy for your records.

Mail it with the fee

Include the $10 registration fee by check, payable to Maricopa County Assessor, and mail to 301 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Download the registration form (PDF) →

Special Situations

Out-of-state ownersOwners who don’t live in Arizona must designate a statutory agent who lives in Arizona to accept legal service on their behalf.
Renting to familyA home rented to a qualified family member as their primary residence must still be registered as a rental, but may be classified as Legal Class 3 (primary residence). Qualified family members include children, stepchildren, parents, stepparents, in-laws and siblings.
No longer a rental?If you move back in or sell, you can cancel the rental registration with the Assessor. Cancel a rental registration →
Questions for the AssessorCall the Maricopa County Assessor at 602-506-3406.

Good to Know

Registering doesn’t change who manages your home, but it can change how the property is classified for tax purposes. The Assessor’s form notes that a registration may result in a tax increase.

Thinking about renting out your home?

Call or text me to talk about your property, your goals and what it could rent for.

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General information only, not legal or tax advice. Based on A.R.S. § 33-1902 and Maricopa County Assessor materials; requirements and fees may change. Homes in other counties register with that county’s assessor.