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Is Airbnb legal in Park City, Utah?

Legal with a Nightly Rental License, but only where zoning allows. Park City requires a Nightly Rental License for any stay under 30 days, at $149 plus $28.74 per bedroom per year, with a required Building Department inspection before listing. The hard gate is zoning: the unit must sit in a zone and subzone that permits nightly rentals, and investors should verify eligibility before paying any fees. There is no stated citywide license cap.

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Legal with permit

Legal with a Nightly Rental License, but only where zoning allows

Park City requires a Nightly Rental License for any stay under 30 days, at $149 plus $28.74 per bedroom per year, with a required Building Department inspection before listing. The hard gate is zoning: the unit must sit in a zone and subzone that permits nightly rentals, and investors should verify eligibility before paying any fees. There is no stated citywide license cap.

Permit and costs

Permit
Nightly Rental License
Issued by
City of Park City
Cost
$149 plus $28.74 / bedroom / year
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Zoning
Nightly rental use must be permitted for the parcel
Inspection
Building Department inspection required before listing
Permit cap
None stated
Night cap
None

Taxes

Combined lodging tax
14.62% in Park City (sales tax plus transient room tax)

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Confirm zoning
    Verify with the city that nightly rental use is permitted for the specific parcel.
  2. 2
    Pass inspection
    Get an activity number, schedule the Building Department inspection, and submit the passed report.
  3. 3
    Pay and license
    Pay the license fees and hold a Utah sales tax ID before offering the unit for rent.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
Some developments prohibit Airbnb listings to protect residents and common areas.
Unincorporated county differs
Addresses outside city limits fall under Summit County rules, which bar nightly rentals in ADUs.

Sources

AvantStay Park City STR rules 2026 · Checkmate Rentals Utah STR rules 2026

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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