Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Blanding, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Blanding, UT, but with restrictions. San Juan County rules: STRs require a short-term rental business license and are prohibited in the Spanish Valley Residential (SVR) District. Requirements include a property manager contact, a valid Utah tax number, off-street parking (one vehicle per bedroom), and a maximum occupancy of one person per 200 square feet of living space. Owners or managers must respond to complaints within one hour. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

San Juan County rules: STRs require a short-term rental business license and are prohibited in the Spanish Valley Residential (SVR) District. Requirements include a property manager contact, a valid Utah tax number, off-street parking (one vehicle per bedroom), and a maximum occupancy of one person per 200 square feet of living space. Owners or managers must respond to complaints within one hour.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Blanding. 1) Apply for a short-term rental business license through San Juan County Planning/Business Licensing, providing owner/manager contact info and a Utah State Tax number. 2) Provide proof of a certificate of occupancy or six months of prior residential use and submit to a compliance inspection during the license review. 3) For Blanding-specific business registration, create an account on the City Inspect portal and complete the Business License module.

1) Apply for a short-term rental business license through San Juan County Planning/Business Licensing, providing owner/manager contact info and a Utah State Tax number. 2) Provide proof of a certificate of occupancy or six months of prior residential use and submit to a compliance inspection during the license review. 3) For Blanding-specific business registration, create an account on the City Inspect portal and complete the Business License module.

Vrbo is permitted in Blanding, UT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Blanding are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Blanding. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.