Salt Lake City, UT local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Utah landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes. |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Yes. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Yes. It is unlawful to operate or maintain a rental dwelling (rented for one month or longer) in Salt Lake City without a current rental dwelling business license. The license can't be transferred, and the holder must notify the license office in writing within 48 hours of a transfer.
Verified Source: Salt Lake City Code §§ 5.14.020, 5.14.030 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
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Yes. Operating or advertising a short-term rental (under 30 days) requires a short-term rental business license, with a separate license for each unit, renewed annually. Each licensee may hold only one license. Licenses are issued only in listed zones (MU2, MU3, MU5, MU6, MU8, MU11, M1, M1-A, D1-D4, GMU, RP, BP, A, JRF), with limits for multi-family buildings, and a local contact person must be available 24 hours a day.
Verified Source: Salt Lake City Code §§ 5.13.020, 5.13.040, 5.13.050 (Ord. 38-26, 2026) (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
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