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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Thompson, UT

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

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.

How to Obtain a Permit

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).

Official Resources

Official Thompson STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Thompson, UT?
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.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Thompson?
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).
How do I get a short-term rental permit 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).

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