Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Salt Lake County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$350.00 conditional use permit application fee + $170.00 business license fee
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

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

Zoning Restrictions

  • primarily limited to multi-family residential areas within private condominium or homeowners' associations

Official Sources

cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/city-services/community-development/short-term-rental-str-test
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cottonwood Heights, Utah are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $350.00 conditional use permit).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cottonwood Heights, Utah?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cottonwood Heights?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $350.00 conditional use permit.

Where do these Cottonwood Heights short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Cottonwood Heights'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 Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake County, or Utah authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.