Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kanab, UT

Short-term rentals (vacation rentals) are defined as lodging for less than 30 consecutive days and are allowed in residential zones only if they meet Kanab Land Use Ordinance Section 4-33 terms; living space cannot be shared between separate renters; maximum two rentals per property in single-family zones; additional off-street parking required (one extra space per increment of four guests); applicable setback requirements apply; owners must post city-provided rules; fire safety/inspection and fire-suppression rules apply for higher occupancies.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kanab. 1) Complete and submit the Kanab Short-Term Rental Business License Application (PDF) to the City licensing office (email/city portal) and provide required business registration numbers; 2) Obtain required approvals and inspections (fire inspection required; bed & breakfast in certain zones requires conditional use permit and Planning Commission approval; site plan submission as required); 3) Pay applicable fees and receive final approval and issuance of the business license by the Business License Office (inspections must be completed and signed off before license is issued).

1) Complete and submit the Kanab Short-Term Rental Business License Application (PDF) to the City licensing office (email/city portal) and provide required business registration numbers; 2) Obtain required approvals and inspections (fire inspection required; bed & breakfast in certain zones requires conditional use permit and Planning Commission approval; site plan submission as required); 3) Pay applicable fees and receive final approval and issuance of the business license by the Business License Office (inspections must be completed and signed off before license is issued).

If within Kanab city limits: both a City of Kanab annual registration and a Kane County STR permit, plus county business license and lodging tax registration. For unincorporated Kane County properties: county permit and lodging tax registration. Verify your property's jurisdiction.

Possibly in 2026. A 2025 housing impact study is examining whether rapid STR growth is displacing long-term rental housing for Kanab's year-round residents. If significant impacts are found, cap proposals are likely to follow.

Kanab is uniquely positioned as the closest major town to five major public lands destinations: Bryce Canyon, Zion (via US-89), Grand Canyon North Rim, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Grand Staircase-Escalante. This multi-park gateway location drives year-round demand from both domestic and international visitors.