§ 5.13.030 — LICENSE; APPLICATION

5.13.030: LICENSE; APPLICATION:

An application for a short-term rental business license shall be made to the business licensing division pursuant to section 5.02.060. The requirements below shall be in addition to satisfying the application requirements in section 5.02.060. In the event of a conflict between this Section and section 5.02.060, this Section shall control. An application for a short-term rental business license shall include: A. The address and description of the dwelling; B. Proof of ownership or legal authority for the licensee to operate the short-term rental at the dwelling; C. The name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of: 1. The person applying for the license (if different from the property owner); 2. The property owner; and 3. The local contact person; D. A certification that the dwelling complies with applicable building, fire, and safety codes shown on a checklist provided by the city; E. Local Contact Affidavit: An affidavit from the local contact person identified in the license application attesting that such local contact person: 1. Is designated for service of process; 2. Can be contacted twenty four (24) hours per day according to the contact information provided in the application, including by text message; 3. Is authorized by the licensee to take remedial action and to respond to any violation of Salt Lake City Code; 4. Maintains a residence or office located in Salt Lake County; and 5. Will respond to take remedial action for any violation of Salt Lake City Code within two hours of being contacted by the city. F. Landlord or Homeowners' Association Consent: If the dwelling is subject to a rental agreement, or the rules of a homeowners' association, condominium association, or similar governing body, the licensee shall provide written documentation demonstrating that the owner, landlord, and/or applicable association has consented to the use of the dwelling as a short-term rental. G. The signature of the of the licensee agreeing to comply with applicable ordinances and to authorize inspections as provided in this Chapter. (Ord. 38-26, 2026)