Where Are Nightly Rentals Legal in Park City? (A Complete Buyer Guide)

If you’re thinking about buying a nightly rental or second home in Park City, this is the most important question you can ask. STR rules here are strict — and buying in the wrong zone means you cannot rent nightly. Full stop.

Here is the clear breakdown.

 

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Where Nightly Rentals Are Allowed

These are the core STR-friendly zones that consistently perform well:

 

Old Town (selected streets)

Historic charm, walkability, and year-round tourism.

 

Canyons Village

One of the strongest rental markets in Utah with high winter occupancy.

 

Upper Deer Valley (certain subzones)

Luxury nightly rates + ski convenience.

 

Empire Pass

Premium nightly rates and top-tier amenities.

 

Kimball Junction (specific condo buildings)

More affordable investor entry point.

 

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Where Nightly Rentals Are Not Allowed

These neighborhoods typically prohibit STRs altogether:

• Promontory

• Park Meadows

• Jeremy Ranch

• Silver Creek Village (mostly)

• Pinebrook

• Many single-family subdivisions across Park City

 

If STR income is part of your purchase strategy, these areas should be avoided.

 

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The Verification Checklist (Don’t Skip This)

Before buying:

• Confirm zoning

• Review HOA bylaws

• Verify city licensing rules

• Check rental caps

• Understand parking requirements

Never assume a property is legal just because others in the area are renting. We verify STR legality for every client.

 

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What STR Income Looks Like

Nightly rates depend on:

• Proximity to lifts

• Walkability

• Amenity access

• Bedroom count

• Interior upgrades

• Seasonality

We can forecast:

• occupancy

• nightly rates

• projected gross income

• management cost

• true net return

 

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Bottom Line

Nightly rentals can be incredibly profitable in Park City — but only if you buy in the correct legal zone.

If you’d like a custom breakdown for your situation, reach out to Park City Brokers for a private consult.