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

Washington County Code § 10-13-23.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. The list of required materials under D.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.