Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Summit County, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Summit County, UT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (nightly rentals) are allowed only in specific zoning or land use areas. Operators must designate a 24/7 managing agent, comply with management standards (snow removal, trash collection, no on-street parking obstructions), and maintain a valid sales tax collection and accounting number. 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 rentals (nightly rentals) are allowed only in specific zoning or land use areas. Operators must designate a 24/7 managing agent, comply with management standards (snow removal, trash collection, no on-street parking obstructions), and maintain a valid sales tax collection and accounting number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Summit County. 1. Verify the property is in a zone allowing nightly rentals and obtain a State Sales Tax ID. 2. Submit the Nightly Rental application and pay the $350 fee (for unincorporated county). 3. Schedule and pass a safety inspection (e.g., with Park City Fire Department or Building Department depending on location).

1. Verify the property is in a zone allowing nightly rentals and obtain a State Sales Tax ID. 2. Submit the Nightly Rental application and pay the $350 fee (for unincorporated county). 3. Schedule and pass a safety inspection (e.g., with Park City Fire Department or Building Department depending on location).

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