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Permit required legality checked 2026-05-22

Will Your Airbnb Qualify for a DSCR Loan in Scottsdale, AZ?

Yes — Scottsdale Airbnbs can qualify for a DSCR loan. STR is legal under Arizona law (cities cannot ban it), so projected nightly revenue isn’t capped; a Scottsdale STR license and TPT registration are required. A typical 3BR projects around the city median below, and several STR lenders accept that projection with no rental history.

High-ADR desert resort market; Arizona caps local bans but Scottsdale permits and enforces hard.

STR Feasibility EngineRevenue × legality × DSCR × lenders

We check the city’s current STR ordinance — caps, permits, primary-residence rules — and adjust revenue for it.

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Revenue band

Typical STR revenue in Scottsdale

Annual gross revenue by bedroom count — median of 18 comparable listings within 1 mi, trailing 12 mo (AirROI + Rabbu comps, as of 2026-06-01).

BedroomsP25MedianP75
1 BR$33,500$43,000$52,500
2 BR$47,500$61,000$74,500
3 BR$61,000$78,000$95,000
4 BR$78,000$100,000$122,000
5 BR$94,500$121,000$147,500

The ordinance

Is short-term rental legal in Scottsdale?

Arizona’s A.R.S. §9-500.39 prevents cities from banning short-term rentals outright, so Scottsdale regulates rather than prohibits.

Operators must hold a Scottsdale STR license, register for Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), carry $500k liability coverage, and post a 24/7 local contact.

Nuisance, occupancy, and noise rules are actively enforced; repeat violations can suspend a license. There is no annual night cap, so projected revenue is not haircut — but a permit gate applies.

Source: City of Scottsdale STR Licensing / AZ A.R.S. §9-500.39 · last checked 2026-05-22.

Worked example · $665,000 3BR, 25% down

1.55×cap-adjusted STR DSCR
9 lenders clear

Illustrative; run your exact address and price above for your numbers.

Living rates

Today’s STR DSCR rate range

STR-overlay rates (70–75% LTV), updated 2026-06-13. Estimates; not a commitment to lend.

760+ FICO
7.7%
+0.6% STR overlay
740-759 FICO
7.85%
+0.6% STR overlay
720-739 FICO
8.15%
+0.6% STR overlay
700-719 FICO
8.45%
+0.6% STR overlay
See the full living rates table →

FAQ

Scottsdale STR financing questions

Is short-term rental legal in Scottsdale?
Yes. Arizona law (A.R.S. §9-500.39) bars cities from banning STRs, so Scottsdale licenses and regulates them instead. You need a city STR license, TPT registration, $500k liability coverage, and a 24/7 local contact. There is no annual night cap.
Will a lender haircut my Scottsdale Airbnb revenue?
Because there is no night cap, projected revenue isn’t adjusted down for legality. Lenders still verify income independently — via an appraiser’s Form 1007 short-term-rent schedule or a 12-month statement — so a conservative, comp-based projection underwrites best.
What down payment do I need for a Scottsdale STR DSCR loan?
Most STR DSCR programs want 25–30% down (70–75% LTV). A stronger cap-adjusted DSCR can unlock the higher-LTV tier; run the address to see your ratio and the lenders whose floor you clear.
Can I get a DSCR loan on an Airbnb with no rental history?
Yes. 9 of the 10 STR lenders we track qualify the loan on a market revenue projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) or an appraiser’s Form 1007 short-term-rent schedule, so no operating history is required for many programs.
What down payment and LTV do STR DSCR loans require?
Most STR DSCR programs want 25–30% down (70–75% LTV) — slightly more than a long-term-rental DSCR loan, reflecting the variability of nightly income. A stronger cap-adjusted DSCR and credit band can unlock the higher-LTV tier.
What DSCR do STR lenders require?
Most set a floor around 1.0 on the cap-adjusted DSCR (revenue ÷ PITIA). Some offer no-ratio or sub-1.0 STR programs at a premium for thinner deals. The engine shows your ratio against each lender’s specific floor.
Do lenders trust AirDNA or Rabbu revenue numbers?
Some STR-specialist lenders accept a data projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) directly; others want the same revenue expressed through an appraiser’s Form 1007. Either way, the comp count, radius, and trailing-12-month window behind the figure determine how defensible it is.
How does STR insurance affect my DSCR?
STR carriers price coverage materially higher than a standard landlord policy, so we model insurance higher than a long-term rental inside PITIA. That extra cost is a real DSCR haircut most pro-formas miss — the engine bakes it in.

Related

Scottsdale STR laws Qualify with no history STR DSCR requirements

Legality: Short-term-rental rules change frequently and vary by city, county, and HOA. Legality shown reflects publicly available sources as of the date displayed; it is not legal advice or a permitting determination. Confirm current rules, permits, and HOA/condo restrictions with the local jurisdiction before purchasing.

Revenue: Projected revenue is an estimate from comparable listings and is not a forecast of your results. Lenders independently verify income, typically via appraisal (Form 1007/1008) or 12-month statements. This is not a loan decision or offer.

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