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Is Airbnb legal in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Banned in most residential zones; new licensing since July 2026. Salt Lake City banned STRs in most residentially zoned areas, including single-family and multifamily districts, under its July 1, 2026 licensing ordinance. Legal rentals are permitted only in mixed-use zones and along major transit corridors, where a city license costs $198 plus $342 per unit per year, with a 2-night minimum and a 200-night annual cap. A typical whole home in a residential neighborhood cannot be an Airbnb.

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Not allowed

Banned in most residential zones; new licensing since July 2026

Salt Lake City banned STRs in most residentially zoned areas, including single-family and multifamily districts, under its July 1, 2026 licensing ordinance. Legal rentals are permitted only in mixed-use zones and along major transit corridors, where a city license costs $198 plus $342 per unit per year, with a 2-night minimum and a 200-night annual cap. A typical whole home in a residential neighborhood cannot be an Airbnb.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental License
Issued by
City of Salt Lake City, Business Licensing
Cost
$198 base plus $342 / unit / year (minimum $540 / year)
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Residential zones
Prohibited in most residential districts
Allowed areas
Mixed-use zones and major transit corridors only
Night cap
200 rental nights per year
Minimum stay
2 consecutive nights

Taxes

Transient room tax
7.07% plus about 8.45% in combined sales tax, roughly 15.5% total

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Confirm zoning
    Verify the address sits in a mixed-use or transit-corridor zone where STRs are permitted.
  2. 2
    Apply for the license
    File a business license application with the city, provide a 24/7 Salt Lake County contact, and pass the safety checklist.
  3. 3
    Track your nights
    Stay within the 200-night annual cap and include the license number in all ads.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
Written HOA or lease consent must accompany the application where applicable.
State law tools
Utah law lets the city ask platforms to take down listings that break licensing or zoning rules.

Sources

Avalara Salt Lake City STR law explainer 2026 · Redsign Salt Lake City STR rules 2026

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

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