Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Farmington, UT

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Farmington, UT. Farmington municipal code defines 'SHORT TERM RENTAL (STR)' as a residential unit offered for occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The municipal 'DWELLING' definition expressly excludes short-term rentals, and city planning materials explicitly state that short-term rentals are not allowed and are not in compliance with City ordinance. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Farmington municipal code defines 'SHORT TERM RENTAL (STR)' as a residential unit offered for occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The municipal 'DWELLING' definition expressly excludes short-term rentals, and city planning materials explicitly state that short-term rentals are not allowed and are not in compliance with City ordinance.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Farmington.

No. Because Farmington, UT prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Farmington 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 Farmington. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.