https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Utah markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/kanab/ Town commissioned study examining STR growth's impact on long-term rental housing availability for year-round residents; density cap proposals possible in 2026. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-kanab-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/park-city/ A Park City workforce housing study identified short-term rental conversions as a potential tool for increasing long-term rental supply. City Council is reviewing whether incentive or compulsory conversion programs should be introduced for STR-licensed properties in non-resort residential zones. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-park-city-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/washington/ City reviewing whether STRs should be restricted in certain R-1 residential zones given rapid population growth; decision expected in 2026 comp plan update. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-washington-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/garden-city/ Town reviewing STR zoning classifications as Bear Lake summer tourism grows; no significant restrictions are anticipated given the resort character of the community. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-garden-city-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/moab/ Grand County and Moab City began aligning STR regulations to reduce cross-boundary regulatory arbitrage, particularly for properties near city limits. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-moab-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/st-george/ The city council discussed imposing density caps on STRs in residential neighborhoods where saturation is affecting neighborhood character. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-st-george-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/orem/ Utah property rights advocates have proposed state legislation that would preempt municipal STR bans like Orem's, arguing that cities should not be able to prohibit lawful property uses. The bill has not advanced, leaving Orem's ban in effect. Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-orem-2025-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/eden/ Weber County initiated a review of STR density along the Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley ski access corridors in Eden, assessing whether additional permit limits are needed to address housing availability concerns. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-eden-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/moab/ The city adopted a permanent zone-based cap system limiting STRs to a percentage of housing units per zone, with residential zones capped far below commercial zones. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-moab-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/salt-lake-city/ Salt Lake City Planning Commission reviewed whether to expand STR eligibility to additional mixed-use zones, ultimately declining to expand the eligible zone list pending further housing impact assessment. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-salt-lake-city-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/st-george/ Washington County began aligning STR rules with St. George for unincorporated areas near city limits, reducing cross-boundary regulatory gaps. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-st-george-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/washington/ County transient room tax increased to 4.25%; all STR operators must register with the county and remit monthly. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT utah-washington-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/salt-lake-city/ Salt Lake City maintained active enforcement of its residential zone STR prohibition, using booking platform data to identify and cite operators in non-compliant zones, with fines escalating for repeat violations. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-salt-lake-city-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/eden/ Weber County audited STR operators in the Eden area for compliance with both the county STR license and commercial business license requirements, revoking permits of operators who had only obtained one of the two required registrations. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-eden-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/lehi/ Lehi began actively mapping STR permits against K-8 school locations, revoking permits for properties found within the 600-foot exclusion zone that were inadvertently approved before the zone was fully enforced. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-lehi-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/park-city/ Summit County (covering unincorporated areas outside Park City limits, including many popular vacation rental communities) updated its STR ordinance to add noise and occupancy enforcement provisions and increase annual registration fees. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-park-city-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/st-george/ St. George added new inspection requirements to annual STR permit renewals, including fire safety equipment verification and exterior property standards. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-st-george-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/kanab/ Town enacted city-level STR registration in addition to county permit requirements; operators within Kanab city limits need both city registration and county permit. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-kanab-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/garden-city/ County adjusted lodging tax rate; all STR operators must collect and remit monthly. County revenue officials increased compliance outreach to unregistered operators. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-garden-city-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/moab/ Moab imposed a moratorium on new residential STR permits while the city evaluated long-term cap levels, citing the housing crisis. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-moab-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/salt-lake-city/ Salt Lake City published an updated map identifying which commercial and mixed-use zones explicitly permit lodging uses — and therefore STRs — clarifying the limited geographic footprint of legal STR operations. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-salt-lake-city-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/washington/ All STR operators must obtain an annual city business license; fire safety inspections including smoke detectors, CO detectors, and fire extinguisher compliance are required. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-washington-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/eden/ Weber County clarified that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Eden area face additional restrictions for STR use, including zone-specific limitations that prevent most ADUs from being separately permitted as STRs. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-eden-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/lehi/ Lehi clarified which Planned Communities are subject to the STR prohibition, publishing a list of affected HOA areas and requiring operators in those communities to cease operations or provide HOA documentation permitting STR use. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-lehi-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/lehi/ Lehi conducted an audit of existing STR permits cross-referencing owner addresses with county assessor records, revoking permits for properties where the registered owner's primary residence was found to be elsewhere. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT utah-lehi-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/garden-city/ Town requires annual STR business license with fire safety compliance; permit number required in all listings. Operators must also register for Rich County lodging tax. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT utah-garden-city-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/kanab/ County requires annual STR operating permit for unincorporated properties with fire safety compliance, county business license, and lodging tax registration. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT utah-kanab-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/orem/ Following the ban, Orem increased code enforcement activity to identify and cite vacation rental listings operating without authorization. Enforcement officers monitor Airbnb and Vrbo listings cross-referenced against city addresses to identify non-compliant properties. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT utah-orem-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/park-city/ Park City requires all vacation rental operators to hold a city STR license. The number of licenses in certain residential zones is capped, and a waitlist exists for new applicants in at-capacity zones. Licenses are non-transferable on property sale, meaning buyers of STR-operating properties must reapply and may not receive a license if the zone is capped. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT utah-park-city-2023-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/utah/orem/ Orem City Council voted to prohibit short-term rentals in residential zoning districts, citing concerns about housing availability, neighborhood character, and the city's family-community identity. The ban applies to operator-absent rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days in residential zones. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT utah-orem-2022-11-01