Utah Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Utah are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 3 Utah cities (3 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Utah
Utah has no statewide short-term rental license or registration — operating rules are left to cities and counties, which may zone, restrict, or require local business licenses for STRs. State law (Utah Code 10-8-85.4 for cities and 17-50-338 for counties) narrowly preempts local governments from banning or punishing owners merely for LISTING a rental on an Airbnb/Vrbo-style website, and a 2025 amendment (HB 256, effective May 7, 2025) lets them use a listing as evidence of a violation only when paired with additional supporting information. Hosts must register with the Utah State Tax Commission: stays under 30 nights are subject to the 4.85% state sales tax, a 1.07% state transient room tax (raised from 0.32% by HB 456, effective July 1, 2025; an additional 0.25% state-imposed tax applies in Salt Lake County), and local transient room taxes (county up to 4.5%, municipal up to 1.5%), which Airbnb and Vrbo collect as marketplace facilitators. City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moab | Restricted | $250 | July 10, 2026 |
| Park City | Permit required | $149 | July 10, 2026 |
| St. George | Restricted | $50 | July 13, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.