Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Thompson, UT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Thompson, UT, but with restrictions. Grand County allows residential units to be used as short-term/overnight accommodations but only under county land-use and licensing rules: each dwelling used for overnight accommodations requires its own land use permit and a short-term rental (STR) business license; units must be managed by Utah-licensed property management or have a local Grand County representative and current contact information posted; license must be posted in the unit and operators must collect/pay applicable lodging/transient room taxes (10% per county FAQ). Zone- and overlay-specific restrictions (e.g., ADO prohibitions, parking/access requirements) and land-use standards 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.

Grand County allows residential units to be used as short-term/overnight accommodations but only under county land-use and licensing rules: each dwelling used for overnight accommodations requires its own land use permit and a short-term rental (STR) business license; units must be managed by Utah-licensed property management or have a local Grand County representative and current contact information posted; license must be posted in the unit and operators must collect/pay applicable lodging/transient room taxes (10% per county FAQ). Zone- and overlay-specific restrictions (e.g., ADO prohibitions, parking/access requirements) and land-use standards apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Thompson. 1) Apply for a Short-Term Rental license and any required land-use permit through Grand County’s business/licensing portal (GovOS/munirevs) and pay the stated annual STR license fee ($200 per the county FAQ). 2) Register for and remit the County lodging (TRT) tax (10% of gross short-term rents) on a monthly basis (due by the 20th of the following month). 3) Display the issued STR license and visitor/emergency information conspicuously inside the unit, provide required local contact information, and comply with any zone-specific land-use permit conditions (one license required per dwelling/unit).

1) Apply for a Short-Term Rental license and any required land-use permit through Grand County’s business/licensing portal (GovOS/munirevs) and pay the stated annual STR license fee ($200 per the county FAQ). 2) Register for and remit the County lodging (TRT) tax (10% of gross short-term rents) on a monthly basis (due by the 20th of the following month). 3) Display the issued STR license and visitor/emergency information conspicuously inside the unit, provide required local contact information, and comply with any zone-specific land-use permit conditions (one license required per dwelling/unit).

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