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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Salt Lake City, UT

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited in residential districts. They are only permitted in commercial and mixed-use zones where lodging uses (hotels, motels, B&Bs) are allowed by the specific zoning district and licensed accordingly.

Regulatory Updates — Salt Lake City

Proposed and recent legislation

PassedNovember 2024

Residential Zone STR Prohibition Enforcement Continued

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.

PassedJuly 2024

Commercial Zone STR Eligibility Map Updated

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.

PassedJanuary 2025

Mixed-Use Zone STR Pilot Review

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.

Official Resources

Official Salt Lake City STR regulation source

Local Resources & Advocacy

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)National

National trade association providing advocacy and compliance resources for vacation rental professionals navigating Salt Lake City's residential zone prohibition.

Utah Association of RealtorsStatewide

Statewide real estate organization monitoring Salt Lake City's STR zone restrictions and advocating for property owner access to STR markets across Utah.

Visit Salt LakeLocal

Salt Lake City's destination marketing organization monitoring STR accommodation supply relative to commercial and mixed-use zone availability and its impact on visitor capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Salt Lake City, UT?
Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited in residential districts. They are only permitted in commercial and mixed-use zones where lodging uses (hotels, motels, B&Bs) are allowed by the specific zoning district and licensed accordingly.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Salt Lake City?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Salt Lake City.
Can I operate an STR in my Salt Lake City home?
Not if your property is in a residential zone. Salt Lake City prohibits short-term rentals (under 30 days) in all residential zoning districts. Only properties in commercial or mixed-use zones where lodging uses are expressly permitted can legally operate as STRs.
What zones allow STRs in Salt Lake City?
Only commercial and mixed-use zones where hotel, motel, or lodging uses are explicitly listed as permitted uses. Not all commercial or mixed-use zones qualify — you must confirm that lodging use is expressly permitted in your specific zone designation. The City's updated eligibility map can help.
Is Salt Lake City likely to open residential STRs in the future?
Unlikely in the near term. The Planning Commission recently declined to expand STR eligibility to additional mixed-use zones, citing ongoing housing impact concerns. The residential prohibition appears stable, and Utah has no state preemption law that would override it.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction