Can I Airbnb in Salt Lake City, UT? (2026)
Salt Lake City legalized and began licensing short-term rentals for the first time effective July 1, 2026: a Short-Term Rental Business License is required, but STRs remain prohibited in all residential zones and are allowed only in designated mixed-use, downtown, and commercial/special-purpose districts. Each owner may hold one license for one dwelling unit, rentals are capped at 200 nights per calendar year with a two-night minimum stay, and unlicensed operators face fines of up to $1,000 per week. The city has stated STR applications are not being processed until after August 8, 2026.
What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Business License ($535) is required; there is a 200-night annual cap; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Utah street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
Related
Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.