Bill > HB0256

This bill modifies Utah state law regarding short-term rentals (residential properties rented for less than 30 consecutive days) for both municipalities and counties, establishing new guidelines for how local governments can regulate these rentals. The bill prevents local governments from prohibiting individuals from listing short-term rentals on websites and from punishing people solely for listing rentals, while still allowing municipalities and counties to require business licenses or permits for short-term rental operations. Local governments can use short-term rental website listings as evidence of rental activity if they have additional supporting information, and they may request removal of listings that violate business licensing or zoning requirements, provided they specify the exact listing URL and reason for removal. The bill also allows local governments to share short-term rental listings with county auditors for potential transient room tax purposes. Importantly, the legislation explicitly prevents local governments from directly regulating short-term rental websites themselves and includes specific provisions for internal accessory dwelling units. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025, and applies to both municipal and county jurisdictions, providing a uniform approach to short-term rental regulation across Utah.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0256.html