Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Boulder, UT

RSTRs must be owner/tenant-occupied primary residences where the license holder is a natural person and permanent Boulder resident who remains on-site during guest stays. Rentals are limited to zones specified in the Table of Uses (§153.117), subject to a town-wide cap of 12 total CUPs, and must display the town business license number on all listings.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Boulder. 1) Submit an RSTR CUP application with proof of primary residence, a signed on-site presence affidavit, and a Garfield County building inspection report. 2) Pay the filing fee per the Town Fee Schedule and pass an initial county inspection and annual fire authority inspection. 3) Obtain Planning Commission approval for the CUP and secure an annual Class IV business license (renewed by Feb 1st).

1) Submit an RSTR CUP application with proof of primary residence, a signed on-site presence affidavit, and a Garfield County building inspection report. 2) Pay the filing fee per the Town Fee Schedule and pass an initial county inspection and annual fire authority inspection. 3) Obtain Planning Commission approval for the CUP and secure an annual Class IV business license (renewed by Feb 1st).