Southern Utah STR Zoning Map Guide: Where Short-Term Rentals Are Allowed

Southern Utah's short-term rental regulations vary dramatically from one city to the next. A property that's fully legal to operate as an Airbnb in one jurisdiction might be prohibited three miles …

Hurricane Utah STR Permits: How to Get Licensed for Short-Term Rentals

If you're buying a property in Hurricane, Utah with plans to run it as a short-term rental, the licensing process is the first thing you need to understand — not the …

The Zion Premium Is Real — But So Are the Traps

Properties near Zion National Park command some of the highest nightly rates in Southern Utah. A well-run 3–4 bedroom home with a hot tub and mountain views can gross $60K–$90K per year. That number attracts investors from across …

Most STR Buyers Skip the Math — Don't Be One of Them

The number one mistake buyers make when purchasing a short-term rental in Southern Utah is buying based on the seller's income claims or a Zillow listing that says "great STR potential." Neither of those is analysis. They're …

Your STR Permit Is Worth More Than You Think — If You Sell It Right

If you own a home with an active short-term rental permit in Southern Utah, you are not just selling a house — you are selling a business. The permit, the revenue history, the guest …

If you're underwriting a Sand Hollow vacation rental, the question that matters is the same one I ask before I write any offer on an STR: what does it actually earn, month by month, and is the price-to-revenue ratio worth the work? After running my own short-term rentals near …

Investors ask me this every week: should I buy a short-term rental in Hurricane or Cedar City? The honest answer is they're not the same product, and the right pick depends on what kind of investor you are. After running my own rentals in both areas and walking dozens …

Buying a vacation home near Zion National Park is one of the most common goals my clients walk in with. The conversation usually goes the same way: they want a place for family use, but the property has to "pay for itself" through Airbnb income. That sounds reasonable until …

By Gerardo Lopez, RE/MAX Properties Broker and 8-year Cedar City Airbnb Superhost. Last updated May 2026.

If you own a short-term rental in Cedar City, Hurricane, Dixie Springs, or the Sand Hollow area, you have three real options for property management: a national company …