Bullhead City, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Bullhead City, AZ STRs averaged $227/night at 52.7% occupancy in April 2026, drawing from 2 million annual visitors to the Colorado River corridor.
Quick Answer: Bullhead City, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is 50%. average monthly revenue in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is $3,912. average daily rate in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is $275. the top operator in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is Evolve with 306 listings. market score is 45/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Lake Havasu/Kingman regional market, which includes Bullhead City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Bullhead City.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Bullhead City’s short-term rental market sits along the Colorado River in Mohave County, serving water recreation visitors and snowbirds drawn to Lake Mohave and the Laughlin, Nevada casino corridor. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $227 and occupancy of 52.7%, generating $120 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy held nearly flat (up 0.1 percentage points), ADR dipped 1.7%, while average monthly revenue grew 2.7%, reflecting modest but positive momentum.
The listing mix is dominated by entire-place rentals: 3,313 entire-place listings versus 105 private rooms. By bedroom count, three-bedroom units lead at 1,611 listings, followed by four-bedroom (517), two-bedroom (579), one-bedroom (513), and five-bedroom-plus (194). Channel distribution shows 1,845 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 1,292 on Airbnb only, and 281 on VRBO only. The market’s investability score of 68.9 out of 100 is above average, though the overall total score of 44.5 reflects headwinds from relatively softer rental demand (49.5) and moderate revenue growth (52.5).
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 59% |
| Feb | 70% |
| Mar | 72% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 46% |
| Jun | 55% |
| Jul | 57% |
| Aug | 45% |
| Sep | 39% |
| Oct | 41% |
| Nov | 42% |
| Dec | 43% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lake Havasu/Kingman market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lake Havasu/Kingman market as a whole, which includes Bullhead City, so these counts are not Bullhead City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 306 | 12,409 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Desert Concierge Management | 86 | 3,385 | ★ 4.81 |
| 3 | StayEasyLLC | 68 | 2,968 | ★ 4.88 |
| 4 | Integrity Arizona Real Estate Sales | 60 | 785 | ★ 4.65 |
| 5 | Help U Sell Real Estate | 39 | 248 | ★ 4.61 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 37.8% |
| vrbo | 8.2% |
| both | 54% |
Home Value Trends (Bullhead City)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Bullhead City adopted a formal STR ordinance (Chapter 5.40 of the Municipal Code) in October 2023 with active enforcement beginning December 2023. Operators must hold four credentials before listing: an Arizona TPT license from AZDOR, a Bullhead City business license, a Bullhead City Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit ($250 per year, annual renewal), and registration with the Mohave County Assessor under ARS 33-1902.
The combined lodging tax rate is 10.5%: 5.5% Arizona state TPT, 2.0% Mohave County excise, and 3.0% Bullhead City transient lodging. Minimum liability insurance of $1 million is required. Operators must post the permit, business license, and 24-hour emergency contact information at the interior entry of the property. Operating without a permit carries a fine of $1,000 per month. Complaints are handled via a 24/7 hotline and the Host Compliance monitoring portal. Arizona state preemption (ARS 9-500.39) prevents the city from banning STRs or imposing night caps. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies. STRs are defined as rentals of 30 days or fewer. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. No maximum nights per year applies.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks of roughly 55% median occupancy and $220 median ADR, Bullhead City’s April 2026 occupancy of 52.7% falls slightly below the national median, while the $227 ADR is near parity. The market’s strength is its investability score of 68.9 out of 100, driven by relatively affordable entry prices ($301,420 typical home value) and a 2 million annual visitor draw from the Colorado River and Laughlin corridor.
Evolve leads the market with 306 listings, 12,409 reviews, and a 4.75 average rating. Desert Concierge Management ranks second with 86 listings and a 4.81 rating. StayEasyLLC holds third with 68 listings and a 4.88 rating. The top three operators manage 460 listings combined in a market of approximately 3,418 listings, leaving the majority of inventory independently operated. The regulation score of 64.7 out of 100 reflects the clarity of Bullhead City’s formal permit structure, which provides predictability for operators.
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