Salt Lake City, Utah
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Salt Lake County
Prohibited
STR Status
Permit: Not Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNo
Business License RequiredNot specified
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
- STRs prohibited in residential districts; nightly accommodations only allowed in commercial and mixed-use districts for hotels/motels, hostel, rooming houses, bed and breakfasts, etc.
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Salt Lake City, Utah
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Salt Lake City, Utah are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Salt Lake City?
No STR permit is required.
Where do these Salt Lake City short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Salt Lake City'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 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, or Utah authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.