Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bountiful, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Bountiful, UT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are permitted only in approved accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and only within Single-Family Residential (R) zones, Residential Multiple-Family (RM) zones, and Downtown (DN) Mixed Use zone; it is unlawful to operate an STR in an entire single-family dwelling, duplex, or multi-family unit. Additional constraints: maximum one STR per qualifying lot; occupancy limited by International Building Code square-footage standards; parking governed by ADU ordinance and traffic code; noise prohibited from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; a door-posted notice to occupants is required. 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.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are permitted only in approved accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and only within Single-Family Residential (R) zones, Residential Multiple-Family (RM) zones, and Downtown (DN) Mixed Use zone; it is unlawful to operate an STR in an entire single-family dwelling, duplex, or multi-family unit. Additional constraints: maximum one STR per qualifying lot; occupancy limited by International Building Code square-footage standards; parking governed by ADU ordinance and traffic code; noise prohibited from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; a door-posted notice to occupants is required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bountiful. 1) Complete and submit the Bountiful City Short-Term Rental Permit application to the Planning Department (include owner’s affidavit, completed STR checklist, plans/approvals if applicable) and pay the application fee ($225; $100 if an ADU is already approved or is applied for concurrently). 2) The Planning Department will process only complete applications and schedule the permit for review at a public Administrative Committee meeting (the department mails courtesy notices to property owners within 300 feet and posts a site sign at least 10 days prior). 3) If approved, the owner must obtain and maintain a current City business license for the STR.

1) Complete and submit the Bountiful City Short-Term Rental Permit application to the Planning Department (include owner’s affidavit, completed STR checklist, plans/approvals if applicable) and pay the application fee ($225; $100 if an ADU is already approved or is applied for concurrently). 2) The Planning Department will process only complete applications and schedule the permit for review at a public Administrative Committee meeting (the department mails courtesy notices to property owners within 300 feet and posts a site sign at least 10 days prior). 3) If approved, the owner must obtain and maintain a current City business license for the STR.

Vrbo is permitted in Bountiful, 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 Bountiful 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 Bountiful. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.