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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Santa Clara, UT

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term residential uses are allowed only where designated on the PDR zone map or where an entire project is designated for short-term residential by the City Council; approved units must be managed by one or more licensed property managers (manager/company must be located in Washington County and available at all times). Owners must hold a Utah sales tax license and collect transient room tax; parking, garbage, CC&R disclosure, recreation facilities, and other PDR zone requirements apply. Consent of all other owners is required for existing developments.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Confirm property is designated for short-term residential in the PDR zone map or seek City Council approval for project/unit designation; 2) Submit the City residential rental / business license application via the City of Santa Clara Business License Application page and maintain a Utah sales tax license (collect transient room tax); 3) Ensure management by a licensed property manager located in Washington County and comply with parking, garbage, and any planning/inspection requirements specified by the City (as adopted in Ord. 2020-10).

Official Resources

Official Santa Clara STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Santa Clara, UT?
Short-term residential uses are allowed only where designated on the PDR zone map or where an entire project is designated for short-term residential by the City Council; approved units must be managed by one or more licensed property managers (manager/company must be located in Washington County and available at all times). Owners must hold a Utah sales tax license and collect transient room tax; parking, garbage, CC&R disclosure, recreation facilities, and other PDR zone requirements apply. Consent of all other owners is required for existing developments.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Santa Clara?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Santa Clara. 1) Confirm property is designated for short-term residential in the PDR zone map or seek City Council approval for project/unit designation; 2) Submit the City residential rental / business license application via the City of Santa Clara Business License Application page and maintain a Utah sales tax license (collect transient room tax); 3) Ensure management by a licensed property manager located in Washington County and comply with parking, garbage, and any planning/inspection requirements specified by the City (as adopted in Ord. 2020-10).
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Santa Clara?
1) Confirm property is designated for short-term residential in the PDR zone map or seek City Council approval for project/unit designation; 2) Submit the City residential rental / business license application via the City of Santa Clara Business License Application page and maintain a Utah sales tax license (collect transient room tax); 3) Ensure management by a licensed property manager located in Washington County and comply with parking, garbage, and any planning/inspection requirements specified by the City (as adopted in Ord. 2020-10).
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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