Yes, property owners in Arizona can manage their own rental properties without a real estate license.
However, certain changes, such as new constructions or additions, parcel splits or consolidations, or changes to a property's use trigger a reassessment of the LPV.
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).
All owners of property engaging the service of a property management company (PMC) for short-term lodging or commercial rentals are required to obtain a TPT license. Owners of residential rental properties are not required to obtain a TPT license after January 1, 2025.
Arizona demands that property managers hold a real estate broker's license to legally engage in property management. Securing this license involves finishing 90 hours of education, a 6-hour contract writing class, passing a rigorous state exam, and undergoing a comprehensive background check.
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.
Legal Classes: 3.2 - Primary Residence of a qualified family member. 3.3 Primary Residence also leased or rented to lodgers. 4.1 - Non-Primary Residence. 4.2 - Residential Rental.
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.
How are my Property Taxes computed? The Assessed Value divided by 100, times the tax rate (set in August of each year) determines property tax billed in September. The County Treasurer bills, collects and distributes the property taxes.
In addition to the transaction privilege tax licensing requirements, all Arizona counties require residential rental properties to be registered with the County Assessor. There may be penalties and fines for properties not correctly identified or registered as a rental property with the County Assessor.