Salt Lake County, UT Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

Unlike some Utah cities that operate Good Landlord Programs or mandatory rental registration, Salt Lake County has not adopted a general residential rental registration program for long-term rental properties in unincorporated areas. Long-term rentals (30 days or more) operate under state landlord-tenant law and local building, zoning, and health codes but do not require a County rental license. This is different from short-term rentals: STRs of less than 30 days fall under Title 7 business licensing and must register with the Utah State Tax Commission for sales tax and transient room tax collection. Utah SB 167 (2017) and subsequent legislation limit local authority to ban STRs in residential zones, but the County may require reasonable registration, safety standards, parking, and contact information. Complaint-driven enforcement applies to all rentals regardless of registration status. The Salt Lake County Health Department responds to complaints of unsanitary conditions, and Building Services responds to structural and safety complaints. Title 19 zoning enforcement covers issues like unpermitted ADU rentals, excessive occupancy, and home occupation violations. Long-term rental property owners are encouraged to maintain property contact information with the County, particularly for absentee owners, so that code enforcement and emergency services can reach a responsible party. Future adoption of a more formal rental registration program has been discussed but not enacted as of this writing.