South Jordan, UT Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Threshold
- 4 or more rental units
- Health dept review
- Required before license issues
- Fire dept review
- Required before license issues
- Penalty
- Class B misdemeanor per unit
- Program start
- 2005 licensing cycle
Summary
South Jordan requires a city license for any residential rental property with four or more units, and won't issue it until the health and fire departments inspect and approve the property.
It is unlawful for any person to keep, conduct, operate or maintain any residential rental housing of four (4) or more rental units within the limits of the city without first obtaining a license to do so. Application For License: In addition to the requirement of section 5.04.210 of this title, the application for a residential rental housing license shall contain the following: The location of the residential rental housing; The number of rental units contained in the residential rental housing; The number of persons that each will accommodate, with or without board; and A site plan for the residential rental housing must be attached to the license application. Additional Requirements For Issuance Of License: Investigation By Health Department: The original application for residential rental housing license shall be referred to the health department for investigation as to whether or not applicable health requirements have been met. The license shall not be issued prior to the health department approval of the house for occupancy. Investigation By Fire Department: The original application for residential rental housing license shall be referred to the fire department for investigation as to whether or not all laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to life safety, fire protection and fire prevention have been met. The license shall not be issued prior to the fire department's approval of the housing for occupancy. Register To Be Kept:
Full Breakdown
South Jordan City Code §5.64.010 makes it unlawful to operate residential rental housing of four or more units without a city license. The application must state the unit count, occupant capacity and include a site plan, and before the license can issue it goes to the Salt Lake County health department to confirm applicable health requirements are met and to the fire department to confirm compliance with life-safety, fire protection and fire prevention laws. Operators of hotels, motels and short term rentals must also keep a guest register. Failing to obtain the required license is a class B misdemeanor for each unlicensed unit.
Violations & Fines
Operating a four-or-more-unit rental property without a license is a class B misdemeanor charged separately for each unlicensed rental unit, under §5.64.010 and §5.04.230.
Frequently Asked Questions
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