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Local Facts for Mesa Investors

Where things happen for a property in Mesa. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Maricopa County
Deeds and records
Deeds, deeds of trust and notices of trustee's sale for Maricopa County property are recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder. Its Recorded Document Search is free to use online and can be searched by name, date, document type or recording number.
Foreclosure sales
Most Arizona foreclosures are non-judicial trustee's sales under A.R.S. 33-801 and following, run by the trustee named in the deed of trust rather than by a county office. The trustee records the notice of sale with the Maricopa County Recorder, posts it on the property and at a Maricopa County superior court building, and holds the sale at the time and place stated in the notice: on the property, at a superior court building in the county, or at the trustee's place of business (A.R.S. 33-808).
Property records
Maricopa County Assessor parcel search
Local rules for owners
  • Mesa City Code Title 5, Chapter 15 has required a city short-term rental license since February 1, 2023. Each rental unit needs its own license, valid for one year, and the application requires proof of an Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) license for the unit.
  • Arizona law (A.R.S. 33-1902) requires every residential rental owner to register the property with the Maricopa County Assessor, keep the information updated within 10 days of any change, and, if the owner lives out of state, designate an Arizona statutory agent. A rental may not be occupied until this registration is on file.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Mesa properties?

Most Arizona foreclosures are non-judicial trustee's sales under A.R.S. 33-801 and following, run by the trustee named in the deed of trust rather than by a county office. The trustee records the notice of sale with the Maricopa County Recorder, posts it on the property and at a Maricopa County superior court building, and holds the sale at the time and place stated in the notice: on the property, at a superior court building in the county, or at the trustee's place of business (A.R.S. 33-808).

Where are deeds recorded for Mesa properties?

Deeds, deeds of trust and notices of trustee's sale for Maricopa County property are recorded by the Maricopa County Recorder. Its Recorded Document Search is free to use online and can be searched by name, date, document type or recording number.

Does Mesa have rules for rental property owners?

Mesa City Code Title 5, Chapter 15 has required a city short-term rental license since February 1, 2023. Each rental unit needs its own license, valid for one year, and the application requires proof of an Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) license for the unit. Arizona law (A.R.S. 33-1902) requires every residential rental owner to register the property with the Maricopa County Assessor, keep the information updated within 10 days of any change, and, if the owner lives out of state, designate an Arizona statutory agent. A rental may not be occupied until this registration is on file.

Arizona Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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