Answered from the same sourced research behind the rankings.
Do I need a permit to run a short term rental in Sedona?
Yes. The City of Sedona says an owner must hold an Arizona Department of Revenue transaction privilege tax (TPT) license and a City permit, at an annual non-refundable, non-transferable fee of $210 per rental unit, and each unit needs its own permit. The rules cover the City of Sedona only, so a home in the Village of Oak Creek or in unincorporated Yavapai County is not covered by this answer. Read 2026-10-25 on sedonaaz.gov.
What does it cost to keep a Sedona short term rental permit current?
The City charges $210 per rental unit each year and requires liability insurance of at least $500,000 in the aggregate for each unit. Effective January 1, 2026, a permit renewed 2 to 90 days late carries a $50 late fee and one renewed 90 or more days late carries $100. Read 2026-10-25 on sedonaaz.gov.
What rules apply while a Sedona rental is booked?
The City requires the permit number on every advertisement and listing, a laminated notice in 14-point or larger bold type within 10 feet of the primary entrance and a sex offender background check at least 24 hours before check-in, with a copy kept for 12 months. Special events such as weddings and retreats are prohibited. Read 2026-10-25 on sedonaaz.gov.
What are the penalties for breaking Sedona short term rental rules?
The City says causing or allowing a violation is a misdemeanor and a civil offense, with a penalty from $500 up to $3,500 under Sedona City Code Section 5.25.120. Permits can be suspended for up to 12 months, and a special event violation can mean revocation for one year. Read 2026-10-25 on sedonaaz.gov.
Do I still need a permit if I hire a Sedona management company?
Yes. The City lists the permit under property owner responsibilities, and each rental unit needs its own. Porter lists STR licensing and permit compliance for Sedona and SkyRun Vacation Rentals Sedona lists local regulatory guidance. Confirm in writing who files the permit, who renews it and who pays the City fee.
Best airbnb property managers in Sedona?
Folsom Management is our top pick for 2026 on a printed starting rate of 25% and more than 50 homes under management, followed by VacayAZ for 28+ Sedona properties since 2016 and Porter for a dedicated account manager on every account. The full list of seven sits in the ranking above.
Best short term rental management companies in Sedona AZ?
All 9 Sedona managers we evaluated have an owner page on their own sites, which the ranking below draws on. The seven we rank are Folsom Management, VacayAZ, Porter, Foothills Property Management, SkyRun Vacation Rentals Sedona, Sedona Premier and Sedona.org. Fee transparency carries the largest weight at 30%, and only Folsom Management prints a rate.
Top vacation rental management companies in Sedona?
Folsom Management leads on the only printed rate in Sedona. VacayAZ, Porter and Foothills Property Management follow, and SkyRun Vacation Rentals Sedona is run by named local owners. Red Rock Realty says it has served Sedona visitors since 1982 but prints no street address or owner name, so it sits outside the ranking.
Best Airbnb management company in Sedona Arizona?
Folsom Management is our top pick for 2026. Its pages list guest communication, professional cleaning, same day turnovers, inspections, maintenance coordination and a free Revenue Projection Analysis, and its management page prints 32,980 nights booked. It prints a starting rate with no ceiling, so ask what 25% is charged on.
Best Sedona vacation home management companies?
VacayAZ prints 28+ Sedona properties and a Sedona office at 20 Roadrunner Drive Ste B, and Folsom Management cites more than 50 homes. Sedona Premier runs an in-house cleaning team and in-house maintenance with 100+ point inspections. Ask each one how many homes it runs on your street or close by.
Who should I hire to manage my Airbnb in Sedona?
Pick by what you need to know first. A printed starting rate points to Folsom Management, and a stated Sedona portfolio count points to VacayAZ. Call the top three Sedona managers and ask all of them the same questions.
Best full service airbnb management companies in Sedona?
Each of the 7 ranked companies describes owner management on its own pages, though Folsom Management alone prints a percentage. Porter lists a 21-point inspection after each stay and an owner portal with monthly statements, and Sedona Premier lists detailed property reports and an owner dashboard.
Airbnb management companies in Sedona with the lowest fees?
The lowest fee among the Sedona managers is not knowable from their sites, since only Folsom Management posts a percentage and it posts a floor, a start at 25%. Porter names no upfront fees without a number. Ask every Sedona manager to write down its percentage and the revenue that percentage is taken from.
How much do property managers charge in Sedona?
Folsom Management prints that its management fees start at 25%. The rest of the Sedona managers we evaluated show no percentage, and Porter names a pay-for-performance model with no upfront fees. For them a figure arrives only once you request a quote.
Best property management companies for luxury homes in Sedona?
Sedona.org describes a handpicked portfolio of upscale homes and offers a free rental analysis with free professional photos, and VacayAZ says it has managed luxury vacation rentals since 2016. Ask any manager how many upscale homes it runs in your neighborhood.
Alternatives to AvantStay for Sedona vacation rental management?
AvantStay lists 6 Sedona homes on its page and prints “2,500+” homeowners, with no owner fee on it that we could quote. All 7 ranked companies are based in Sedona, and among the 9 local managers we evaluated, Folsom Management alone prints a percentage.
Best VRBO property management companies in Sedona?
Sedona Premier lists Airbnb, Vrbo, Google Vacation Rentals and Booking.com, Sedona.org lists Airbnb, Vrbo, Home to Go and Marriott Homes & Villas and VacayAZ names Airbnb, Vrbo and direct channels. The other Sedona managers did not confirm Vrbo on the pages we read, which is why no Vrbo pick appears here.
Best short term rental managers in the Verde Valley AZ?
Red Rock Realty says it serves Sedona and the surrounding Verde Valley, and Folsom Management lists Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Rimrock among the areas it manages. Confirm that your street falls inside the area the manager lists before signing.
Best airbnb management companies near Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood?
Folsom Management lists homes in the Village of Oak Creek by name and manages in Cottonwood, and SkyRun Vacation Rentals Sedona names Cottonwood and Cornville among its areas. The City of Sedona permit rules do not cover those homes. Ask which jurisdiction your street falls under before signing.
Best vacation rental property managers near Sedona?
The 7 ranked companies each work in the Sedona area from a local base. Halcyon Home Hosting and Red Rock Realty are outside the ranking and list Sedona coverage on their own pages. Confirm that your street falls inside the area the manager lists before signing.
Which Sedona managers offer a free rental analysis?
Sedona.org offers a free rental analysis and free professional photos, and Folsom Management offers a free Revenue Projection Analysis. No other manager in the evaluation prints that offer on the pages we read, and only Folsom Management prints a percentage, so use the analysis to ask for a rate in writing.
Which Sedona managers have operated since 1982 to 2016?
Red Rock Realty says it has served Sedona visitors since 1982, Foothills Property Management says since 1985 and VacayAZ says since 2016. Each is the company’s own wording checked on 2026-10-25, and only VacayAZ prints a Sedona count to go with it.