Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Garfield County, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Garfield County, UT, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted in Commercial and Resort Recreation zones, but require a Conditional Use Permit in Agricultural, Forest Recreation, Residential, and Residential Estates zones; they are prohibited in Wildlife Habitat zones. Rentals are limited to one per parcel (either the main or accessory unit) and must comply with specific parking, occupancy, and maintenance 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.

STRs are permitted in Commercial and Resort Recreation zones, but require a Conditional Use Permit in Agricultural, Forest Recreation, Residential, and Residential Estates zones; they are prohibited in Wildlife Habitat zones. Rentals are limited to one per parcel (either the main or accessory unit) and must comply with specific parking, occupancy, and maintenance standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Garfield County. 1. Obtain a Short-Term Rental inspection from the County Building Official or an approved third-party inspector. 2. Apply for and receive a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission (if in a conditional zone). 3. Obtain a Business License from the County Commission and provide unique transient room and sales tax numbers from the State of Utah.

1. Obtain a Short-Term Rental inspection from the County Building Official or an approved third-party inspector. 2. Apply for and receive a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Commission (if in a conditional zone). 3. Obtain a Business License from the County Commission and provide unique transient room and sales tax numbers from the State of Utah.

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