Arizona · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Arizona now.

ADHS lodging-establishment sanitation rules, A.A.C. R9-8-1301 et seq. (Article 13), under A.R.S. 36-136(I)(8). Enforced by ADHS or delegated local health / county environmental departments (A.R.S. 36-136(E)). Reported, in verification; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Reported, in verification

In force

ADHS lodging-establishment sanitation rules, A.A.C. R9-8-1301 et seq. (Article 13), under A.R.S. 36-136(I)(8)

Applies to places renting 2+ units for stays under 30 days (owner-occupied 6 or fewer units and federal/tribal land excluded): bathrooms, common areas, water, sewage, refuse, unit upkeep; violations are public-health nuisances. Amended effective Mar 6, 2019 (read on a secondary copy of the text).

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

ADHS or delegated local health / county environmental departments (A.R.S. 36-136(E))

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

Last attempted Oct 18, 2026 (Article 13 text not extractable); 9 A.A.C. 8 could not be opened Oct 19-20, 2026

Dated items

Next 24 months

Jan 11, 2027

58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session convenes (second Monday in January) - watch fire-code, building-code, elevator, pool and lodging billsArizona Legislature

Confirmed date

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Arizona

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Arizona today?

ADHS lodging-establishment sanitation rules, A.A.C. R9-8-1301 et seq. (Article 13), under A.R.S. 36-136(I)(8). Applies to places renting 2+ units for stays under 30 days (owner-occupied 6 or fewer units and federal/tribal land excluded): bathrooms, common areas, water, sewage, refuse, unit upkeep; violations are public-health nuisances. Amended effective Mar 6, 2019 (read on a secondary copy of the text).

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Arizona?

ADHS or delegated local health / county environmental departments (A.R.S. 36-136(E)).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Arizona?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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