Oro Valley is stepping up enforcement of a new ordinance that requires owners of short-term rental properties to register with town, county and state officials. Only 113 of the landlords are said to comply with the law.

The ordinance, which was passed by the city council in January and went into effect in February, had a 90-day grace period before stricter enforcement began. That period ended on Friday.

Fines for non-compliance may be minor.owner Register properties By June 6th, a $100 civil sanction will be added to the regular $80 license fee. Those who fail to meet that deadline will be issued a notice of violation and must appear in local court, officials said.

While 113 units meet the ordinance’s requirements, there are about 400 to 500 owners who have not yet registered, said OV Town spokeswoman Lindsay Carr.

The rule is intended for owners of properties rented short-term through AirBnB, VRBO, and other services.

“Town staff do not actively inspect properties or short-term rental platforms for compliance. Respond to public complaints They will receive it,” the official said.

Owners must obtain a sales tax license from the State of Arizona and ensure the property is registered as a rental with the Pima County Assessor’s Office. You must also notify your neighbors of your intention to use it as a short-term rental.