Area Guide

Fort Mohave, Arizona

Fort Mohave stretches along Highway 95 just south of Bullhead City. It’s the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County, with newer homes, golf courses, and easy access to Laughlin and Needles.

Life in Fort Mohave

Fort Mohave feels a little quieter than Bullhead City while staying close to everything. Golf is a big draw, with courses like Los Lagos and Desert Lakes built right into the neighborhoods. The river is minutes away, and the Mojave Crossing Event Center hosts concerts and events.

The community borders the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation to the west, and Highway 95 is the main route north to Bullhead City and south to Needles, California.

Homes You’ll Find Here
  1. Golf-course communities. Homes on or near the fairways, usually with an HOA.
  2. Newer subdivisions. A lot of the area’s newer construction, with modern floor plans and three-car or RV garages.
  3. Larger lots. Room for RVs, boats, and shops, often with fewer restrictions.
  4. Manufactured homes on land. An affordable path to owning your own lot.

Good to Know Before You Buy

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  • County, not city. Fort Mohave is unincorporated, so Mohave County handles zoning, building permits, and code enforcement.
  • Septic is common. Many homes use septic systems. Arizona requires a septic inspection before a home changes hands, and the buyer files the transfer notice afterward.
  • Know your water provider. Water service varies by area. Confirm who provides it and what it costs.
  • HOA rules vary widely. Golf communities usually have an HOA and CC&Rs. Others have none. Read them before you commit.

Septic: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. General information only; confirm details during your inspection period.

Investing & Short-Term Rentals

Fort Mohave is unincorporated, so there’s no city rental permit here. Mohave County rules still apply, every short-term rental in Arizona needs a state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license, and many HOAs restrict or ban short-term rentals, so read the CC&Rs before you buy.

Before you buy one, read Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Properties and run the numbers with the Rental Property Calculator.

Want more room for animals, RVs, or a shop? See Mohave Valley. Search homes for sale across the area. For a big-picture read on prices and inventory, see the Market Report. Buying? Start with the Buyer’s Guide. Selling? See the Seller’s Guide, or get a quick estimate with What’s My Home Worth?

Serious Inquiries

This area guide is general information, not legal, tax, lending, or financial advice. Local rules, fees, and conditions change over time; confirm details with the appropriate agencies and professionals before making a decision.