City of Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, Arizona—renowned for its golf resorts, luxury spas, desert experiences, and nightlife—draws thousands of summer visitors each year. With rising tourism comes a swelling inventory of STRs, many of which feature summer friendly features like air-conditioning, private pools, and more. While these amenities offer vacationers much-needed relief from the desert heat, they also pose unique challenges for local officials, particularly when it comes to enforcing safety codes and preventing unauthorized parties.

To protect residents and maintain order, Scottsdale launched a dedicated STR Police Unit that focuses on code enforcement elements such as party prevention, pool safety, and licensing compliance. As the city’s STR footprint expanded rapidly, enforcement efforts began to strain. The team needed a smarter, scalable approach—and turned to Rentalscape, from one of the top Govtech companies, Deckard Technologies.

Scottsdale implemented Rentalscape, powered by Deckard Technologies to bring clarity and control to short-term rental management. Using this advanced government property management software, officers now:

• Match booking calendars to social media flyers to identify illegal party promotions
• Scan listing images to detect properties without pool fences or required safety features
• Cross-reference registration data with active listings to flag unlicensed operators
• Share findings with planning and licensing teams through centralized workflows

Rentalscape’s seamless integration with city processes has enabled Scottsdale to address violations before they escalate, making compliance proactive instead of reactive.