{"id":2256,"date":"2026-03-13T05:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyrun.com\/deer-valley\/?page_id=2256"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:29:10","slug":"guide-to-deer-valley-short-term-rental-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skyrun.com\/deer-valley\/guide-to-deer-valley-short-term-rental-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Deer Valley Short Term Rental Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated for 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deer Valley’s resort properties span two separate governing jurisdictions ; Park City limits and unincorporated Summit County. Each with its own licensing rules, inspection requirements, and compliance obligations. This guide breaks down what owners need to know before listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast Facts About Deer Valley Short Term-Rental Licensing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
STR Requirement<\/strong><\/td>Deer Valley Rule or Regulation as of 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Definition of a Short-Term Rental<\/td>Any rental of a dwelling unit for fewer than 30 consecutive days (consistent across both jurisdictions)<\/td><\/tr>
Who Governs Your Property<\/td>Either Park City (Finance Dept.) or Summit County (County Clerk). Confirm your parcel before applying<\/td><\/tr>
License Type Required<\/td>Nightly Rental License (both jurisdictions use this term)<\/td><\/tr>
Who Needs Aa License<\/td>Both the property owner AND any property manager or management company must hold a license<\/td><\/tr>
License Fee – Park City<\/td>Annual base business license fee + nightly rental add-on per unit (see Park City Finance Dept.)<\/td><\/tr>
License Fee – Summit County<\/td>$350 per year, classified as a Nightly Rental License (Summit County Clerk<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Renewal Deadline – Summit County<\/td>Typically 5\u201310 business days; allow up to 30 days<\/td><\/tr>
Inspection Required<\/td>Park City Fire Department inspection required prior to approval in unincorporated Summit County; Park City Building Dept. inspection for Park City parcels<\/td><\/tr>
STR in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)<\/td>Effectively prohibited in Summit County unincorporated areas<\/td><\/tr>
Taxes<\/td>Utah state sales tax + transient room taxes apply; Summit County Transient Room Tax applies separately<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Determining Jurisdiction for Your Deer Valley Short Term Rental <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More than anything else, your jurisdiction determines the process and rules for having a vacation rental in Deer Valley. Deer Valley is not a single municipality, it includes properties inside Park City limits and properties in unincorporated Summit County. A neighbor two streets away may be governed by entirely different rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fastest way to confirm jurisdiction is to look up your parcel with the Park City GIS mapping tool<\/a> or contact the Park City Planning Department<\/a> and Summit County Planning and Community Development<\/a> to verify. Do not rely on a mailing address alone. ZIP codes do not track jurisdiction boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n