Individual owners of taxable rental properties are required by law to obtain a TPT license with ADOR regardless if the owners rent the property themselves or employ a property management company (PMC).
Individual owners of taxable rental properties are required by law to obtain a TPT license with ADOR regardless if the owners rent the property themselves or employ a property management company (PMC). A license is only required for cities that impose a tax on residential rental activity.
In order to be a landlord in Arizona, there are certain licenses and permits that you need to obtain. This includes a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. These licenses are essential to ensure compliance with local regulations and to legally operate your rental property.
Obtain necessary licenses and permits: In Phoenix, landlords are required to obtain a business license and a residential rental license from the City of Phoenix. You can obtain these licenses by completing an application and paying the required fees (under $100). Some landlords create an LLC.
Rental Criteria Gross monthly income must be three (3) times the amount of the monthly rent. Employment must be current and verifiable. Other verifiable income equaling three (3) times annual monthly rent will be accepted if applicant does not have monthly income but has funds available.
Property classified as Legal Class 4.1 is not listed as a registered rental but still does not receive the State Aid to Education Tax Credit. An example of a property in Legal Class 4.1 is a secondary home.