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Eden

Moderate
UtahUpdated Apr 5, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

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

Restriction level

Severity 10
Classification
Moderate
10
Severity

Why this classification

  • Tenants cannot host
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To run a short-term rental in Eden, you must obtain a Weber County business license and ensure your property is in a zone that allows 'Nightly Rentals.' The property must meet safety standards, and you are required to pay both state and local lodging taxes.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$150
Processing time4-6 weeks

3 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Most residential (R-1) zones in Eden strictly prohibit short-term rentals.
  2. 2Property must meet strict off-street parking requirements (usually 2 stalls minimum).
  3. 3Septic system capacity can limit the maximum occupancy allowed by the county.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Eden does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Eden allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family Dwelling, Condominium, Townhouse.
  • Eden prohibits STRs in the following property types: RV, Tents, Commercial vehicles.
  • Eden: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements9 rules
  • Eden: Property must meet strict off-street parking requirements (usually 2 stalls minimum).
  • Eden: Most residential (R-1) zones in Eden strictly prohibit short-term rentals.
  • Eden STR warning: Property must meet strict off-street parking requirements (usually 2 stalls minimum).
  • Eden: You must display your permit/registration number on your listing. Platforms may remove non-compliant listings.
Application process6 rules
  • Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Eden: Step 1: Zoning Verification - Contact the Weber County Planning Division to verify that your property is located in a zone that permits nightly rentals. Estimated time: 1-3 days. More info: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/Planning/ Step 2: Obtain State Tax ID - Register with the Utah State Tax Commission to obtain a sales and use tax license for transient room taxes. Documents needed: Personal ID, Social Security Number or EIN. Estimated time: 1 week. More info: https://tap.utah.gov/ Step 3: Apply for Business License - Submit a Nightly Rental Business License application to Weber County Planning Division. Documents needed: Site Plan, Floor Plan, Property Owner Affidavit. Estimated time: 2-4 weeks. Cost: 150. More info: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/Planning/business_licenses.php Step 4: Schedule Fire Inspection - Coordinate with the local fire marshal (Weber Fire District) to perform a safety inspection of the rental unit. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 50. More info: https://www.weberfire.com/
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Weber County charges a registration fee of $150 (annual).
Taxes2 rules
  • Weber County charges a Transient Room Tax of 0.0427%. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax.
  • Utah has a state sales tax of 0.0725% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Eden: Septic system capacity can limit the maximum occupancy allowed by the county.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Weber County requires: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection.
Penalties1 rule
  • Weber County enforces penalties: First offense: $125 per day.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Eden: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Eden exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals 30+ days (county).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Eden

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steps completed
Step 1

Zoning Verification

Contact the Weber County Planning Division to verify that your property is located in a zone that permits nightly rentals.

1-3 daysFree
Official resource
Step 2

Obtain State Tax ID

Register with the Utah State Tax Commission to obtain a sales and use tax license for transient room taxes.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Personal ID
  • Social Security Number or EIN
Official resource
Step 3

Apply for Business License

Submit a Nightly Rental Business License application to Weber County Planning Division.

2-4 weeks$150
Documents needed
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Property Owner Affidavit
Official resource
Step 4

Schedule Fire Inspection

Coordinate with the local fire marshal (Weber Fire District) to perform a safety inspection of the rental unit.

1-2 weeks$50
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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