Short-Term Rental Regulations
in South Salt Lake, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in South Salt Lake, UT, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only in R1, RM (Residential Multiple), MPMU (specified MPMU areas), and Downtown land use districts with specific standards. R1 & MPMU require Owner-Occupied status or that the Owner’s Primary Residence is within 30 miles; STRs are prohibited in ADUs. Occupancy limits: two adults per bedroom, or 8 related adults, or 4 unrelated adults, or 10 total persons; only one rental party at a time. Citywide cap of 200 STR licenses and maximum of 2 STRs per block; parking and 24/7 local contact requirements apply. 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.

STRs are permitted only in R1, RM (Residential Multiple), MPMU (specified MPMU areas), and Downtown land use districts with specific standards. R1 & MPMU require Owner-Occupied status or that the Owner’s Primary Residence is within 30 miles; STRs are prohibited in ADUs. Occupancy limits: two adults per bedroom, or 8 related adults, or 4 unrelated adults, or 10 total persons; only one rental party at a time. Citywide cap of 200 STR licenses and maximum of 2 STRs per block; parking and 24/7 local contact requirements apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in South Salt Lake. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Business License application to the City’s Business License Official including completed application form, property description/site plan, number of rooms and occupants, proof of sales tax registration (TRT), and for R1/MPMU properties proof of primary residence where required. 2) Pay the non-refundable application fee ($169 base + $7 per unit) at submission; building and Fire Marshal inspections are required prior to issuance. 3) Receive license and post required exterior nameplate and interior business license posting; renew annually (payment and proof of taxes due annually, renewals due December 31).

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Business License application to the City’s Business License Official including completed application form, property description/site plan, number of rooms and occupants, proof of sales tax registration (TRT), and for R1/MPMU properties proof of primary residence where required. 2) Pay the non-refundable application fee ($169 base + $7 per unit) at submission; building and Fire Marshal inspections are required prior to issuance. 3) Receive license and post required exterior nameplate and interior business license posting; renew annually (payment and proof of taxes due annually, renewals due December 31).

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