Washington County, UT Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

D requires that, "at least 30 days prior to advertising a dwelling for short term rental," the owner file a written application with the Community Development Department on the county's approved form, and the application is not deemed complete until every required item is submitted. 1 is extensive: proof of ownership and the exact address (a); pictures of the dwelling (b); proof of one graveled or paved parking stall per approved bedroom (c); a site plan showing setbacks, dwelling size, bedroom count, parking, and trash disposal (d); the application fee (e); proof of the owner's primary residential exemption and full-time residency (f); 24/7 local property manager contact information if one is used (g); a Compliance Affidavit signed under penalty of law by all owners and owner-occupants certifying habitability and code compliance (h); proof of insurance for commercial rental use (h)(2); proof of operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers per the adopted International Residential Code (i); proof of a yearly fire safety inspection where a fire special service district requires one for STRs hosting more than 10 guests (j); proof of septic system pumping within the last three years, or a report within two years for an initial application (k); and proof of adequate water rights for culinary, sewer, and fire protection where served by an on-site or community well (l).

The Community Development Department reviews the complete application and issues, conditionally approves, or denies the license as a final administrative decision; a denial may be appealed to a hearing officer under Title 10, Chapter 2.