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Short-Term Rentals in West Valley City, UT (2026)

8 verified short-term rentals rules for West Valley City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Permit Requirements

Short-term rentals of entire dwellings are generally prohibited in residential zones; owner-occupied room rentals may be permitted with a business license.

Short Term Rentals: Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Noise Rules

STR guests must comply with West Valley City noise ordinance; hosts are responsible for guest conduct.

Short Term Rentals: Noise Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Taxes & Fees

STR operators must collect Utah state sales tax, Salt Lake County TRT, and West Valley City transient room tax on stays under 30 days.

Short Term Rentals: Taxes Fees

Some Restrictions

Parking Rules

STRs must provide off-street parking per residential standards; on-street parking of guest vehicles must comply with city rules.

Short Term Rentals: Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Occupancy Limits

STR occupancy limited by building code (typically 2 per bedroom plus 2) and any conditional use permit terms.

Short Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits

Some Restrictions

Insurance Requirements

City does not mandate specific STR insurance but strongly recommended; Airbnb/Vrbo provide host protection programs.

Short Term Rentals: Insurance Requirements

Few Restrictions

Night Caps

No specific night cap on legal STRs; minimum-stay thresholds effectively define permitted rental types.

Short Term Rentals: Night Caps

Some Restrictions

Registration Rules

Any legal STR requires West Valley City business license and Utah State Tax Commission registration.

Short Term Rentals: Registration Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement West Valley City city rules.

Short-Term Rentals in Salt Lake County