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Rental Property Rules in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

2 verified rental property rules for Salt Lake City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rental Registration

Salt Lake City requires every owner, lessee, or agent operating a rental dwelling to hold a current, unrevoked business license before renting it out.

Salt Lake City Rental License Required

Significant Restrictions

Salt Lake City Code § 5.14.020

It is unlawful for any person, as owner, lessee, or agent thereof to keep, conduct, operate, or maintain any rental dwelling within the limits of Salt Lake City, or cause or permit the same to be done, unless such person holds a current, unrevoked business license for such dwelling.    B.   Business License:       1.   An owner of a building or buildings containing one or more rental dwellings ...

Repairs & Habitability

Salt Lake City's Existing Residential Housing Ordinance requires every rental dwelling unit's permanent heating system to keep habitable rooms and bathrooms at least 68 degrees, measured three feet above the floor at the room's center.

Salt Lake City: 68° Minimum Heat for Rentals

Some Restrictions

Salt Lake City Code § 18.50.220(B)(1)

Heating shall be provided by a permanently installed heating system capable of heating all habitable rooms and bathrooms to a minimum of 68°, which shall be measured in the center of the room at a height of 3 feet from the floor.       2.   Air Return: A return air duct which serves more than one dwelling unit shall not be permitted. A duplex or multiple dwelling unit legally constructed before...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Salt Lake City city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Salt Lake County