Short Term Rentals

As of March 12, 2025, South Salt Lake passed a Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. To find out more about the ordinance and to see if you are eligible for an STR, review the SSL Short-Term Rental Handbook. The full STR Ordinance can be found here. If you have questions regarding the general requirements, please contact a City Planner.

What is an STR?

A Short-Term Rental (STR) is a residential unit or any portion of a residential unit that the Owner of record or the lessee of the residential unit offers for occupancy for fewer than 30 consecutive days and is: an Owner-Occupied Duplex; an Owner-Occupied Rental Property; or in a property owned by a Primary Resident who resides in South Salt Lake. STRs are prohibited in any Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). 

Requirements

An STR is allowed on properties located within the R1, RM (Residential Multiple), MPMU, and Downtown land use districts. There are specific standards outlined for the R1 and MPMU districts on page 4. 

In order to meet the specific land use standards, each property much comply with the following. 

• Obtain an STR business license
• Comply with the occupancy requirements
• Maintain the property in conditions outline in SSLC Code 4.05.080
• Comply with the noticing and posting requirements

There are standards about eligibility, occupancy requirements, R1 & MPMU Restrictions, license caps, and Business License Requirements for STRs within South Salt Lake are discussed in this handbook.