Sandy, UT Short-Term Rentals: Extended Home Share (2026)

Sandy City Code § 21-11-26 draws a sharp distinction between renting an entire dwelling and renting only part of it. Under the occupancy restrictions, a STR property where a portion of the dwelling is rented out may be rented 365 nights per year, with no annual night cap, in contrast to the 182-night ceiling that applies when the whole home is rented out. This portion-of-dwelling rental still must comply with every other requirement of the section: the owner must hold the STR special use permit and STRL business license, remain the primary occupant living there at least 183 days per year, keep the maximum occupancy at eight renters, and limit each stay to between one and 29 consecutive nights.

Only one designated STR area per property is allowed regardless of whether it is a whole-home or partial rental, and the interior layout submitted with the application must identify which rooms make up that single designated area. The owner must still post the required nameplate sign with 24/7 contact information and the in-unit informational packet covering parking, noise rules, occupancy limits and emergency contacts, exactly as required for whole-dwelling STRs.