Yes, but rules vary sharply by city. Utah state law (HB 253, 2017) prevents cities from banning short-term rentals outright, but cities can:
- Require a business license & STR permit (Park City, Moab, St. George)
- Cap occupancy or number of rentals per property
- Require primary-residence-only STRs (some Salt Lake neighborhoods)
- Impose transient-room taxes (usually 8-12% combined state + local)
Park City & Deer Valley: heavily regulated; STR zoning required. Moab: strict caps & permitting. St. George / Washington County: friendly zones (Coral Ridge, Ledges, Sand Hollow area). Always check the specific municipal code before buying an STR-focused property.