Short-Term Rental Regulations
in La Sal, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in La Sal, UT, but with restrictions. San Juan County requires short-term rentals (occupancy <30 days) to obtain a business license and comply with zoning restrictions; they are expressly prohibited in the Spanish Valley Residential (SVR) district per Ordinance No. 2024-01. Requirements include off-street parking (one vehicle per bedroom), maximum occupancy of one person per 200 sq ft, and posting house rules and license information inside the unit. 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.

San Juan County requires short-term rentals (occupancy <30 days) to obtain a business license and comply with zoning restrictions; they are expressly prohibited in the Spanish Valley Residential (SVR) district per Ordinance No. 2024-01. Requirements include off-street parking (one vehicle per bedroom), maximum occupancy of one person per 200 sq ft, and posting house rules and license information inside the unit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in La Sal. 1) Apply through the San Juan County permitting application portal or submit forms to Planning & Building; 2) Provide owner/manager details and a Utah State Tax number, pay fees ($150 inspection + $500 permit where applicable), and schedule inspections; 3) Receive and post the license and comply with ongoing operational and maintenance standards.

1) Apply through the San Juan County permitting application portal or submit forms to Planning & Building; 2) Provide owner/manager details and a Utah State Tax number, pay fees ($150 inspection + $500 permit where applicable), and schedule inspections; 3) Receive and post the license and comply with ongoing operational and maintenance standards.

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