Help Understanding the Requirements for St. George Vacation Homes
St George Utah Nightly Rental home information. Vacation homes and short-term rentals are hot topics in the St. George area. Online services like Airbnb and VBRO provide a platform for homeowners to rent their homes or rooms to short-term renters who are often vacationers. While the services are very convenient, local authorities cite concerns about safety, trash, parking, and property values. Most Washington County cities do not allow homeowners to rent their houses for short-term stays. The exception is in designated zones for nightly rentals.
St. George Short-Term Rentals Are Available Only in Designated Areas
If you want to rent out your home short-term, understand local rules and ordinances concerning St. George's short-term rentals. Some designated communities in St. George are Las Palmas, Sports Village, Inn of Entrada, Estancia, Blackrock Condos (this particular community requires a one-month minimum), Ledges of St. George, and Escapes at the Ledges. Arcadia Resort and Paradise Village are designated for short-term rentals in Santa Clara, Coral Ridge in Washington, Encanto Resort in Ivins, and Retreat at Sand Hollow in Hurricane. Hurricane is more lenient on short-term rentals; however, there is a waitlist, which may take several months or years before an owner is approved to rent short-term. Hurricane does allow primary resident owners to rent part of their home (or an ADU or casita) short term (but the owner must live in the home as a primary residence). Otherwise, homes may be rented out for six months at a minimum. Remember that HOAs have their own rules, which will supersede city ordinances. After an offer is accepted, there is time for potential buyers to check on HOA requirements during due diligence. Be sure to do your research on St. George vacation homes before buying.
Potential buyers who want to find somewhere to rent while searching for the right home may find it challenging to locate a rental now, as the rental inventory is meager. Because of the long minimum stay requirements, many potential homebuyers find a short-term rental in one of the communities mentioned above. Are you thinking of purchasing a home in the St George area? I'd love to show you the perfect home. If you have questions about short-term rentals or vacation homes, please contact Paula Smith or call 435.773.3751.