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The Situation
Utah is known for its beautiful landscapes, outdoor sports, growing business community, national parks and so much more. The reasons Utah is an attractive place for visitors are the same reasons families have chosen to make Utah their lifelong home. Of course, it’s critical that leaders balance the needs of Utah’s tourism industry with the needs of long-term residents. This means that lawmakers must address the growing issue of quickly-proliferating, unregulated short-term rentals in the state – many of which are causing disturbances and draining local resources in communities.
Lawmakers must continue to examine appropriate short-term rental regulations that account for the interests of both tourists and local communities.
Legislative Initiatives
ASC has actively participated in Utah’s legislative landscape, focusing on short-term rental regulation bills in recent years. We will continue to keep you updated on the latest developments related to any short-term rental legislation that could impact Utah neighborhoods.
Short-Term Rental Hotspots in Utah (Source: AirDNA.co)
St. George: 1,222 Short-Term Rentals
In St. George, 80% of Airbnbs are now commercially operated – up 53% since 2020 – taking 1,222 homes off the market.
Park City: 5,917 Short-Term Rentals
In Park City, 64% of Airbnbs are now commercially operated – up 28% since 2020 – taking 5,917 homes off the market.
Salt Lake City: 3,116 Short-Term Rentals
In Salt Lake City, 56% of Airbnbs are now commercially operated – up 54% since 2020 – taking 3,116 homes off the market.
Moab: 1,058 Short-Term Rentals
In Moab, 86% of Airbnbs are now commercially operated – up 16% since 2019 – taking 1,058 homes off the market.
In The News
Ogden Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Woman At Logan Airbnb
Mother Of Shooting Victim Speaks Out As Police Search For Her Son’s Killer
Shooting At Sandy Airbnb Leaves Woman Injured, Police Investigating
Southern Utah Residents Upset About Noisy, Crowded Short-Term Rentals
14-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Taken To Airbnb, Saved By SafeUT App
Weber County Officials Mull Stricter Short-Term Rental Rules, Beefed-Up Enforcement
Southern Utah Residents Want Action Taken Against Short-Term Rentals
Draper May Regulate Short-Term Rentals After Double-Fatal Shooting At Airbnb
Short-Term Rentals In Orem May Face New Regulations After GOAT House Causes Controversy
Southern Utah Residents Upset About Noisy, Crowded Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rentals Irk Southern Utah Residents While Legislators Wrestle The Issue
Renters Are Losing Out To Airbnb, And Utah Won’t Let Cities Help Them, Robert Gehrke Says
