Yes, you can rent out a house in an Arizona HOA unless the community’s declaration prohibits rentals. Arizona law limits what the HOA can ask for. Under A.R.S. 33-1806.01, the association can require the names and contact information of adult occupants, the lease start and end dates, and tenant vehicle descriptions and plates. It can charge up to $25 per new tenancy. It cannot demand a copy of the lease, the rental application or the tenant’s credit report. Your job is to follow the CC&Rs, keep the HOA informed, and stay responsible for anything your tenant does in the community.

Updated October 2026.

Why this matters in the Phoenix metro

Many single-family homes in the Valley and Pinal County, especially in newer subdivisions, sit inside a homeowners association. If you own a rental in Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley or the West Valley, the HOA is part of the deal. Knowing the rules up front avoids fines, friction with neighbors and delays at move-in.

What Arizona law lets an HOA do

A.R.S. 33-1806.01 covers planned communities, which is where most single-family homes sit. A.R.S. 33-1260.01 has parallel rules for condominiums.

You may rent, subject to the declaration

Owners may lease their homes unless the declaration prohibits it. If the CC&Rs set a minimum lease term, you must follow it, so check before you sign a lease shorter than that minimum.

Information the HOA may require

The association may require only:

• The name and contact information of each adult who will live in the home
• The lease start and end dates
• A description and license plate number of each tenant vehicle
• In an age-restricted community, a government-issued photo ID showing the tenant meets the age requirement

Fees the HOA may charge

• Up to $25 per new tenancy for collecting that information, payable within 15 days of the request. It cannot be charged again for a lease renewal.
• No more than $15 for information that is late or incomplete.
• Apart from that fee and recreational facility fees, the HOA cannot charge rental homes differently from owner-occupied homes.

Any charge beyond what the statute allows is void.

What the HOA cannot require

• A copy of the lease, the rental application or the tenant’s credit report
• A tenant’s waiver of due process rights as a condition of living there
• That you live in the community in order to serve on the board

Your duties as a landlord in an HOA

The HOA’s relationship is with you, the owner and member, not your tenant. In practice:

• Fines follow the owner. If your tenant parks an RV on the street or leaves trash cans out, the violation notice and any fine come to you. Write HOA compliance into your lease so you can hold the tenant responsible.
• Give the tenant the rules. Provide the CC&Rs, rules and regulations, and pool or amenity policies at move-in.
• Keep the HOA updated. Send the required tenant information for each new tenancy.
• Decide who handles amenities. Pool keys, gate remotes and amenity cards need to change hands at move-in and come back at move-out.
• Pay the dues. HOA dues remain the owner’s expense, even if you build them into your rent.

Naming your property manager as your agent

Under the same statute, you can name a third party, such as your property manager, as your designated agent for association matters, in a signed writing with a copy to the HOA. Notices sent to the agent then count as notice to you. The agent cannot vote in elections or serve on the board in your place. Property Plus USA includes HOA registration help in its services.

Worked example: budgeting an HOA rental at $1,800 rent

Say your home rents for $1,800 and your HOA dues are $85 a month (use your own dues). Management on each Property Plus USA plan:

• Basic: $75 a month, $900 a year
• Traditional: 8% x $1,800 = $144 a month, $1,728 a year
• Property Plus: 10% x $1,800 = $180 a month, $2,160 a year

Add HOA dues of $85 x 12 = $1,020 a year, and up to $25 when a new tenant moves in. Your first-year HOA and management cost on Basic is $900 + $1,020 + $25 = $1,945, before the $500 leasing fee, $199 file setup and $200 realtor commission. Under Arizona law, the HOA cannot charge you more than an owner-occupant beyond that tenant information fee and any recreational facility fees.

Before you list: an HOA checklist

• Read the declaration and rules for rental bans, minimum lease terms and leasing procedures.
• Ask the management company how it wants tenant information submitted.
• Confirm the dues, any special assessments and who holds pool keys and gate remotes.
• Check for open violations on the home and clear them before move-in.

Common HOA issues with rentals

Parking and vehicles

Many Valley HOAs restrict street parking, commercial vehicles and RVs. Tell applicants about these rules before they sign, and list them in the lease.

Landscaping

Front-yard upkeep is a frequent violation. Decide whether the tenant or a landscaper you hire maintains the yard, and put it in writing. Many owners include front-yard service in the rent to protect curb appeal and avoid fines.

Architectural changes

Tenants should not paint, add structures or change landscaping without your approval and the HOA’s architectural approval.

Short-term rentals

If you are considering anything shorter than a standard lease, check the CC&Rs for minimum lease terms first. Many communities set one.

Screening with the HOA in mind

Screening criteria are yours to set and apply consistently. The HOA does not get to approve your tenant through a background check or credit report. Remember, though, that a tenant who ignores community rules creates costs for you. Our tenant screening guide explains how we evaluate applicants consistently and within fair housing rules. This isn’t legal advice, so for a dispute over your community’s documents, talk with an attorney.

Let us deal with the HOA

Property Plus USA handles the HOA registration paperwork, passes community rules to tenants and coordinates amenity access, along with leasing, rent collection and maintenance. See plans starting at $75 a month on our pricing page, or call 480-586-3700 or use our contact page for a free rental analysis. We manage HOA homes throughout the metro, including Peoria and Pinal County.

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