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Utah short-term rental regulations

Utah · The Beehive State17 markets coveredUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Restriction mix17 markets
Prohibited3 · 18%
Strict3 · 18%
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Prohibited

Banned or owner-occupied only

3 markets

STRs are banned outright or limited to owner-occupied stays only.

Ogden

Utah

Prohibited

Ogden allows short-term rentals (STRs) as a permitted use in specific multi-family and commercial zones but strictly prohibits them in single-family...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2410.1% tax

Orem

Utah

Prohibited

Short-term rentals are currently restricted to commercial zones in Orem, though a new licensing framework for residential areas is under active development as...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Midway

Utah

Prohibited

Midway strictly regulates short-term rentals through a licensing system that limits operations to the Transient Rental Overlay District (TROD) and enforces...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax
Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

3 markets

Heavy regulation: caps, primary-residence rules, lottery permits, or night limits.

Hurricane

Utah

Strict

Short-term rentals (STRs) in Hurricane are heavily restricted with a 300-foot separation requirement and a citywide cap of three licenses per 1,000 residents...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $3250.1% tax

Springdale

Utah

Strict

Short-term rentals in Springdale are strictly regulated and limited primarily to commercial and specific mixed-use zones.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $4000.1% tax

Provo

Utah

Strict

Provo allows short-term rentals primarily in residential zones if they are owner-occupied, requiring a city business license and safety compliance.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax
Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

11 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Park City

Utah

Moderate

Park City requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual business license and undergo a mandatory fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
0.1% tax

Summit County

UtahCounty

Moderate

Unincorporated Summit County requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual business license and undergo a safety self-certification.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

St. George

Utah

Moderate

Short-term rentals in St.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $3000.1% tax

Eden

Utah

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Eden are regulated by Weber County, requiring a business license and specific zoning compliance.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Kanab

Utah

Moderate

The City of Kanab regulates short-term rentals through Chapter 4.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Brian Head

Utah

Moderate

Short-term rentals are permitted in Brian Head subject to a mandatory annual business license and fire inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1500.1% tax

Moab

Utah

Moderate

Short-term rentals in the City of Moab are strictly regulated and limited to specific multi-family (R-3, R-4) and commercial zones.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Garden City

Utah

Moderate

Garden City requires a Short-Term Rental Business License, with new applications only accepted annually between January 1st and April 30th.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

West Valley City

Utah

Moderate

West Valley City does not have a specific short-term rental ordinance, meaning they are permitted city-wide subject to general business licensing and occupancy...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Logan

Utah

Moderate

Logan requires a business license and a conditional use permit in residential zones, with strict density and proximity limits.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $750.1% tax

Salt Lake City

Utah

Moderate

Salt Lake City allows short-term rentals primarily in multi-family and commercial zones, but strictly prohibits new rentals in most single-family residential...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $3720.1% tax
Moderate
11 · 65%
Permissive0

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Colorado40 marketsArizona24 marketsIdaho8 marketsNew Mexico7 marketsNevada7 marketsWyoming4 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.