Bullhead City, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
The Mohave County river corridor STR market averaged $237 ADR, 39.3% occupancy and $2,540 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Bullhead City, Arizona is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is 39%. average monthly revenue in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is $2,540. average daily rate in the Lake Havasu/Kingman market area is $237. 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
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Bullhead City sits on the Colorado River across from Laughlin, Nevada. Its short-term rental performance is reported here for the Mohave County Colorado River corridor, a region that also includes Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley, and Lake Havasu City. Every performance figure below describes the corridor STR market rather than Bullhead City alone.
In September 2026, the corridor STR market averaged an ADR of $237 and occupancy of 39.3%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,540 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 21.6%, ADR is up 5.7%, and revenue is up 14.5%. Occupancy is growing much faster than rates, which suggests demand is recovering rather than hosts simply raising prices.
Listing type matters. Entire homes averaged $242 ADR and $2,572 in monthly revenue. Houses averaged $2,682 per month, while apartments averaged $1,746, so houses earn roughly $936 more each month than apartments.
The year-to-date picture is stronger than the single month suggests. Through September 2026, the corridor averaged 52.5% occupancy, a $227 ADR, and $3,145 in monthly revenue. That compares with 49.6% occupancy, a $207 ADR, and $2,769 in monthly revenue for full-year 2025. Looking further back, 2017 averaged 36.4% occupancy and $1,744 monthly revenue, while 2021 reached the decade high of $3,441 monthly revenue on a $229 ADR.
Demand has clear local drivers. Bullhead City has a population of 43,266 and draws roughly 2,000,000 visitors a year. Summer guests come for boating, jet skiing, and fishing on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, and for the eight casino resorts across the river in Laughlin. Fall and winter bring snowbirds from colder states, attracted by more than 300 sunny days a year.
Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bullhead City, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 59% |
| Feb | 70% |
| Mar | 72% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 46% |
| Jun | 55% |
| Jul | 57% |
| Aug | 44% |
| 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 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Bullhead City?
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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
Short-term rentals are permitted in Bullhead City. Arizona state law (A.R.S. 9-500.39, amended via HB 2672) prevents cities from banning STRs outright, and the city cannot impose night caps. Chapter 5.40 of the Bullhead City Municipal Code, adopted in October 2023, allows STRs in all residential zones subject to permit compliance. Rentals must be one-to-four unit dwellings or condos rented for 30 days or less, and personal watercraft are not permitted as part of a vacation rental.
Operators need four credentials before listing: an Arizona Department of Revenue TPT license, a Bullhead City business license, a Short-Term / Vacation Rental Permit, and registration with the Mohave County Assessor under A.R.S. 33-1902. The permit costs $250 and renews annually. Operators must carry at least $1 million in liability insurance, which a booking platform policy can satisfy, and must post the permit, business license, and 24-hour emergency contact information at the interior entry.
The combined lodging tax is 10.5%: 5.5% Arizona state TPT, 2.0% Mohave County excise, and 3.0% Bullhead City transient lodging. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement.
Enforcement is rated moderate. The city began active enforcement in December 2023, with the first notices of violation issued after December 4, 2023. Operating without a permit carries a fine of $1,000 per month. Complaints go through a 24/7 hotline (928-278-4915) and the Host Compliance monitoring portal, and adjacent property owners are notified of the permit holder’s contact information.
Arizona lawmakers proposed additional STR restriction bills in the 2025 and 2026 sessions, though none have overturned state preemption. Investors should monitor that legislation.
Market Comparison
The Mohave County river corridor is a rate-driven market with strong seasonality. September 2026 ADR was $237 on 39.3% occupancy, which is a soft month for volume.
The year-to-date numbers are stronger. Through September 2026, occupancy averaged 52.5% and ADR averaged $227. The weakness is concentrated in the fall and early winter, with September at 38.7%, October at 41.1%, and November at 42.0%. March (71.7%), February (70.3%), and the summer months of June (55.0%) and July (56.8%) are the strongest stretches.
Year-over-year movement is favorable. Occupancy is up 21.6%, ADR is up 5.7%, and revenue is up 14.5%, so the corridor is recovering relative to its own recent history. Annual revenue of $32,749 from the seasonal sum shows the market can produce meaningful income despite low occupancy in the weakest months.
Investors should treat this as a rate-driven market with strong seasonality. Top operator names and rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Bullhead City, so this profile omits them.
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