Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Santa Clara, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Santa Clara, UT, but with restrictions. 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. 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 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.

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).

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).

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