Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Iron County, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Iron County, UT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted in all zones that allow residential dwellings. Operators must provide safety equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke/CO detectors), a posted map of boundaries and emergency contacts, on-site parking, and a designated local contact responsive to complaints. 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 permitted in all zones that allow residential dwellings. Operators must provide safety equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke/CO detectors), a posted map of boundaries and emergency contacts, on-site parking, and a designated local contact responsive to complaints.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Iron County. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Business License application to the County Clerk including proof of ownership and valid tax licenses; 2) Pay the application fee as determined by the county fee schedule; 3) Obtain the County Business License (incorporating the STR license) and renew it annually.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Business License application to the County Clerk including proof of ownership and valid tax licenses; 2) Pay the application fee as determined by the county fee schedule; 3) Obtain the County Business License (incorporating the STR license) and renew it annually.

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