Lake Havasu City, Arizona Short-Term Rental Market
Lake Havasu City area STR market in September 2026 shows $237 ADR, 39.3% occupancy and $2,540 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Lake Havasu City.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Lake Havasu City, Arizona sits on the Colorado River in Mohave County. Short-term rental performance is tracked for the Mohave County Colorado River STR market, a region that also includes Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley. Every performance number on this page describes that regional market rather than Lake Havasu City alone, and the data month is September 2026.
In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $237, occupancy was 39.3%, and average monthly revenue per listing was $2,540. Entire homes averaged $242 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 21.6%, ADR is up 5.7%, and revenue is up 14.5%, so the month grew on both volume and price. September is also the seasonal low point for occupancy in this market, at 38.7% on the multi-year seasonal average, so the absolute occupancy level should be read with that in mind.
Across the first nine months of 2026 the market averaged 52.5% occupancy, a $227 ADR, and $3,145 in monthly revenue per listing. For comparison, 2025 finished at 49.6% occupancy, a $207 ADR, and $2,769 in monthly revenue. The strongest year on record in this series was 2021, at $3,441 in monthly revenue and 57.3% occupancy.
Lake Havasu City has about 57,144 residents and draws an estimated 835,000 visitors a year, mostly for boating and watersports on roughly 60 miles of waterways, off-road trails, and the relocated London Bridge. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts, along with top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City, so these counts are not Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu 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 (Lake Havasu City)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Lake Havasu City. The city regulates them under City Code Chapter 5.20 (Ordinance No. 16-1142), effective March 1, 2023. Any residential property rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days needs a Vacation Rental Permit for each property before it is offered for rent. The permit costs $250 and renews annually.
To qualify, owners must hold a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license, since the city will not issue a permit without a TPT number. Applicants also provide neighbor notification of intent to rent, proof of insurance, personal ID, and a designated 24/7 emergency point of contact, and they must acknowledge Chapter 5.20. The permit number and TPT number must be displayed on every advertisement or listing.
The framework is host-friendly. Arizona state law preempts local bans, so the city does not zone out short-term rentals, and non-owner-occupied rentals are allowed in residential zones. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no published cap on rental nights per year. Private HOA or CC&R restrictions can still apply independently of city rules, so buyers should check those documents before purchase.
Operators must collect and remit transient lodging tax. The combined rate on short-term rental gross income is about 10.5%, made up of 5.5% state transient lodging, 2.0% city hotel, and 3.0% additional city hotel and motel tax.
Enforcement is rated moderate and focuses on nuisance issues such as noise, trash, parking, and disorderly conduct. Operating without a permit can draw fines of about $500 per day, and failing to display the permit number can draw a $250 fine.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Mohave County Colorado River STR market posted 39.3% occupancy and a $237 ADR. The occupancy level is partly seasonal because September is the lowest occupancy month of the year here at 38.7%.
The year to date picture is stronger. Through September 2026 the market averaged 52.5% occupancy with a $227 ADR. March (71.7%) and February (70.3%) are the occupancy peaks, while July’s $270 ADR is the highest rate of the year.
The market is also improving. Occupancy is up 21.6% and ADR is up 5.7% from a year earlier. Those gains put 2026 revenue above 2023, 2024, and 2025 on a per-listing basis.
Lake Havasu City’s market score data and top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Lake Havasu City, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing this region to other lake and river destinations should weigh the strong summer rates and the soft autumn occupancy.
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