Short-term rental permit rules in Provo, UT — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Short-term rentals in Provo are only permitted in specific commercial/mixed-use zones (DT1, DT2, SC3, GW, WG, FC1, FC2, PIC) — not in residential zones. Hosts must obtain a city STR business license under Chapter 6.33. Application fee is $125.
Provo City Code Chapter 6.33 governs short-term rentals (defined as rentals with stays under 30 days). STRs are prohibited in all residential zones — only allowed in DT1, DT2, SC3, GW, WG, FC1, FC2, and PIC zones. Renting more than once within any 30-day period is prima facie evidence of STR use in violation of residential zoning. Required steps: obtain a state business license, obtain a Provo city STR business license ($125 application fee), register each property linked to that license. The owner must reside on-site or in an associated ADU during guest stays (owner-occupancy rule). In multifamily buildings in permitted zones, STR use is capped at 10% of total units. Hosts must include the business license number in all rental listings. Licenses are not transferable; ownership changes require notification within 30 days. Out-of-state owners need a Limited Power of Attorney for the application. Ord. 2024-19 updated these rules.
Operating an STR without a license or in a prohibited zone may result in fines, license revocation, and zoning enforcement action. A Special Enforcement Team monitors compliance.
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