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All rental income must be reported on your tax return, and in general the associated expenses can be deducted from your rental income. If you are a cash basis taxpayer, you report rental income on your return for the year you receive it, regardless of when it was earned.

In order to engage in, or continue a property rental business, a Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax license with the State of Arizona Department of Revenue is required. It is the property owner's responsibility to make an application and obtain a license with the Arizona Department of Revenue.

The DES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) offers rental assistance to eligible Arizona households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ERAP is available for eligible households that may receive up to $3,500 per month in rental assistance. Total assistance may not exceed 18 months or $63,000.

Residential rental properties are also subject to tax, known as transaction privilege tax (TPT), and imposed when engaged in business under the residential rental classification by the Model City Tax Code. Some cities, not all, opt to tax residential rental income.

All prospective Tenants will be qualified on the following five (5) criteria: 1) Income/employment 2) Credit 3) Rental history 4) Criminal history and 5) Pets. Applicants 18 years of age or older who desire to be Occupants only will be qualified on the following criteria: 1) Criminal history and 2) Pets.

As for the property tax credit, individuals may qualify for a credit if they were residents of Arizona the entire year and meet all of the following criteria: Paid property taxes or rent on a main home in Arizona during the tax year.

This certificate shows what portion of your rent money went to pay taxes. Your landlord or designated agent must sign and complete this form in order for you to qualify for your credit.

A property manager or entity is required to have an Arizona real estate license to manage residential or commercial property for property owners and receive compensation for such activity. The broker or entity manages the property pursuant to a property management agreement (A.R.S. § 32-2173).