Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ogden, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ogden, UT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed only where designated by zoning: owner-occupied STRs allowed broadly (including R-1); non-owner-occupied STRs allowed only in R-2, R-2EC, R-3, R-3EC, R-4, R-5, C-ENT, and H25 with spacing/caps (non-owner units limited to one per linear block; C-ENT and H25 limited to 10 units; locally registered historic OGX condominiums have special rules). Occupancy limited to 2 persons per sleeping room, off-street parking required (table of spaces by bedroom count), events and unregistered visitors prohibited, manager/contact must respond within 30 minutes, and advertisements must include the city STR license number and occupancy/parking limits. 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 allowed only where designated by zoning: owner-occupied STRs allowed broadly (including R-1); non-owner-occupied STRs allowed only in R-2, R-2EC, R-3, R-3EC, R-4, R-5, C-ENT, and H25 with spacing/caps (non-owner units limited to one per linear block; C-ENT and H25 limited to 10 units; locally registered historic OGX condominiums have special rules). Occupancy limited to 2 persons per sleeping room, off-street parking required (table of spaces by bedroom count), events and unregistered visitors prohibited, manager/contact must respond within 30 minutes, and advertisements must include the city STR license number and occupancy/parking limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ogden. 1) Submit a completed Short-Term Rental/Residential Vacation Rental application to Ogden City (Permit Counter or planning@ogdencity.com) with required attachments (floor plans, site/parking description, sales tax/transient room tax proof, owner-occupancy proof or 3-year ownership proof for non-owner). 2) Pay the application fee (application fee listed as $281.20 on the application; annual license/renewal fee also required), then schedule and pass Building/Fire life-safety inspection (initial inspection and biennial inspections for non-owner units). 3) Provide required neighbor notice affidavit (mailing to properties within 300') before issuance and post permit and manager contact information at the property; renew annually.

1) Submit a completed Short-Term Rental/Residential Vacation Rental application to Ogden City (Permit Counter or planning@ogdencity.com) with required attachments (floor plans, site/parking description, sales tax/transient room tax proof, owner-occupancy proof or 3-year ownership proof for non-owner). 2) Pay the application fee (application fee listed as $281.20 on the application; annual license/renewal fee also required), then schedule and pass Building/Fire life-safety inspection (initial inspection and biennial inspections for non-owner units). 3) Provide required neighbor notice affidavit (mailing to properties within 300') before issuance and post permit and manager contact information at the property; renew annually.

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