Alta, Utah

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Salt Lake County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Salt Lake County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap200 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

library.municode.com/ut/salt_lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIRE_CH5.19SHRMRE
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Alta, Utah

Alta, Utah has no separate city ordinance, so Salt Lake County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Alta, Utah?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Alta, Utah.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Alta?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Alta short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Alta's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Alta, Salt Lake County, or Utah authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.