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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights is a bench community of about 33,000 residents tucked against the Wasatch between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, which is exactly why buyers ask about vacation rental potential here. The location is hard to beat for ski-season demand: Solitude and Brighton sit up Big Cottonwood, Snowbird and Alta up Little Cottonwood, and the canyon mouths are a 10-15 minute drive from most neighborhoods in town. That said, Cottonwood Heights is not Park City when it comes to rental rules. The city tightly regulates short-term rentals in residential zones, and enforcement has stepped up as the canyon corridor has gotten busier. Most buyers who want rental income here end up running 30-day-plus furnished stays rather than nightly Airbnb-style listings.
The properties that work best for this strategy tend to be townhomes and condos near Fort Union Boulevard and Bengal Boulevard, plus single-family homes in areas like Mountview, Canyon Cove, and the upper benches where canyon views and quick resort access carry a premium. Ski-season tenants, traveling medical staff at Alta View Hospital, and corporate relocations from the tech corridor in the Cottonwood/Holladay area all drive mid-term demand. Before writing an offer, verify the parcel's specific zoning, the HOA's minimum lease term, and the current city short-term rental ordinance — the three don't always agree. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like help vetting a specific property for rental use.
May 2026 · Cottonwood Heights market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cottonwood Heights right now.
Median sale
$728,500
26 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
16 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
72
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Cottonwood Heights.
Does Cottonwood Heights allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Cottonwood Heights restricts short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) in most residential zones. The city requires a business license, and enforcement has tightened over the past several years. Before buying with STR income in mind, confirm the specific zoning on the parcel and review the current city ordinance with the planning department.
Where in Cottonwood Heights are nightly rentals actually permitted? ▾
Permitted nightly-stay zones are limited and generally tied to specific commercial or mixed-use parcels rather than single-family neighborhoods like Mountview, Canyon Cove, or Bywater. Some condo and townhome HOAs near Fort Union also prohibit rentals under 30 days regardless of city rules. Always cross-check city zoning AND CC&Rs.
What makes Cottonwood Heights attractive for longer-term furnished rentals instead? ▾
The city sits at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, putting Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird within 20-30 minutes. That makes 30+ day furnished stays popular with ski-season tenants, traveling nurses at nearby Alta View Hospital, and corporate transfers. Mid-term rentals (30-90 days) are the more realistic income play here.
How close are these homes to the ski resorts and downtown Salt Lake? ▾
From most Cottonwood Heights addresses you can reach the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon in about 10 minutes and Brighton in roughly 30 minutes when the canyon road is clear. Downtown Salt Lake is 20-25 minutes north on I-215, and SLC International is about 30 minutes.
What price range should I expect for a home suited to furnished rental use? ▾
Single-family homes in Cottonwood Heights generally run from the mid $700Ks into the $2M+ range, with the higher end concentrated near the canyon benches. Townhomes and condos near Fort Union and Bengal Boulevard typically trade from the upper $400Ks to around $700K and are the most common starting point for furnished mid-term rental buyers.
Are there HOA or nightly-rental tax considerations I should plan for? ▾
Utah charges state and local transient room taxes on stays under 30 days, plus sales tax, which the host must collect and remit. Many Cottonwood Heights HOAs also require minimum lease terms of 6 or 12 months. Build both the tax filings and any HOA minimum-lease rules into your underwriting before writing an offer.