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West Valley City

Moderate
UtahUpdated Apr 15, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 6, 2026Sources 0

Summary

Plain-english overview

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 limits.

Restriction level

Severity 8
Classification
Moderate
8
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • Tenants can host

In plain English

What this means for you

West Valley City does not require a specific 'Short-Term Rental Permit,' but you must obtain a general Business License if your annual gross income exceeds $2,000. Hosts must comply with standard city occupancy limits and parking regulations, as well as collect state and county lodging taxes. Because there are no specific zoning bans, STRs are generally allowed in both residential and commercial areas.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$50
Processing time2-3 weeks
Max fine$1,000

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1No specific STR ordinance exists, so property owners must rely on general zoning and occupancy laws.
  2. 2A Rental Dwelling License is typically for 30+ day rentals; STRs fall under general 'Business' if not owner-occupied or under 'Home Occupation'.
  3. 3Total taxes equal 13.07% (7.25% Sales + 1.07% State TRT + 4.75% County TRT) as of 2025.
  4. 4Occupancy limits are strictly enforced under Ordinance 19-26.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility5 rules
  • West Valley City: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
  • West Valley City allows tenants to host STRs. Requirements: Must have written landlord permission and obtain their own business license.
  • West Valley City: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Requirements11 rules
  • West Valley City STR warning: Total taxes equal 13.07% (7.25% Sales + 1.07% State TRT + 4.75% County TRT) as of 2025.
  • West Valley City: Hosts must report their rental activity quarterly to the city, even if platforms collect taxes.
  • West Valley City does not require liability insurance for STR hosts, but it is strongly recommended.
Application process7 rules
  • West Valley City STR permit - Step 3: Apply for West Valley City Business License. Submit a business license application to the City Finance Department. Specify if it is a home-based business or a rental dwelling. Required documents: Application Form, State Tax ID, Lease agreement (if tenant). Time: 2 weeks. Cost: 50.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • West Valley City charges a registration fee of $50 (annual).
Taxes3 rules
  • West Valley City: Total taxes equal 13.07% (7.25% Sales + 1.07% State TRT + 4.75% County TRT) as of 2025.
  • West Valley City charges a Transient Room Tax (Salt Lake County) of 0.0475%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO generally collect and remit the state and county taxes directly.
Limits & restrictions4 rules
  • West Valley City limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • West Valley City enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
  • West Valley City occupancy calculation: Occupancy is limited by the number of bedrooms and available on-site parking per Ordinance 19-26.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • West Valley City: Occupancy limits are strictly enforced under Ordinance 19-26.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • West Valley City requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, Safe egress requirements, Clear address signage.
Penalties2 rules
  • West Valley City: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • West Valley City: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • West Valley City exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Home businesses grossing less than $2,000 annually.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for West Valley City

0/3
steps completed
Step 1

Register Business Name

Register your business name (DBA) with the Utah Department of Commerce.

1-3 days$22
Official resource
Step 2

Obtain State Sales Tax License

Register with the Utah State Tax Commission to obtain a sales tax number for lodging tax collection.

1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • SSN or EIN
  • Business Entity Info
Official resource
Step 3

Apply for West Valley City Business License

Submit a business license application to the City Finance Department. Specify if it is a home-based business or a rental dwelling.

2 weeks$50
Documents needed
  • Application Form
  • State Tax ID
  • Lease agreement (if tenant)
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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