Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Duchesne County, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Duchesne County, UT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed in specified zones (e.g., A-5, R-1) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Requirements include compliance with noise ordinances, collection of Transient Room Tax, Department of Building Safety inspections, TriCounty Health approval for water/wastewater, and adherence to wildland-urban interface fire safety standards. 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 are allowed in specified zones (e.g., A-5, R-1) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Requirements include compliance with noise ordinances, collection of Transient Room Tax, Department of Building Safety inspections, TriCounty Health approval for water/wastewater, and adherence to wildland-urban interface fire safety standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Duchesne County. 1) Submit a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to Duchesne County Community Development including site/floor plans and fees. 2) Pass a safety inspection by the Department of Building Safety and obtain TriCounty Health approval for water/wastewater. 3) Secure a Duchesne County business license and post required manager contact and occupancy info at the property.

1) Submit a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to Duchesne County Community Development including site/floor plans and fees. 2) Pass a safety inspection by the Department of Building Safety and obtain TriCounty Health approval for water/wastewater. 3) Secure a Duchesne County business license and post required manager contact and occupancy info at the property.

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