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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Kanab, Utah
Kanab sits at the center of a national park corridor that few small towns can match — Zion is 40 minutes west, Bryce about 75 minutes north, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon roughly 80 minutes south, and Lake Powell and Coral Pink Sand Dunes are day trips. That geography is the entire reason the nightly rental market here exists. Visitors land in Kanab because they want a base camp for two or three parks at once, and they want a house with a kitchen and a yard instead of a motel room on Highway 89. Buyers shopping for vacation rental properties in Kanab are usually targeting three- to five-bedroom homes in zones the city has specifically approved for short-term use, often inside newer developments along the south end of town or in the Estates at Black Rock and Coral Cliffs areas.
The regulatory side matters more in Kanab than the marketing side. The city has carved out specific overlay zones where nightly rentals are legal, and properties outside those zones generally can't be operated as STRs no matter how attractive the house looks. Before making an offer, confirm the parcel is in an approved zone, check HOA rules, and look at the existing permit if one is in place. Pricing for STR-eligible homes typically runs above comparable long-term residential stock because the income stream is built in. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Kanab market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kanab right now.
Median sale
$429,500
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
39 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
49
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Kanab.
Does Kanab allow short-term rentals? ▾
Yes, Kanab is one of the more STR-friendly towns in Utah. The city permits nightly rentals in specific overlay zones and within certain PUD developments, but blanket permission across all residential zones doesn't exist. Always confirm the parcel's zoning and any HOA rules before writing an offer.
Which Kanab neighborhoods are zoned for nightly rentals? ▾
Most active vacation rentals sit inside approved developments like Coral Cliffs, Estates at Black Rock, and properties along the Highway 89 corridor near the south end of town. The older grid neighborhoods closer to Center Street are mostly long-term residential. The city planning office keeps a current map of approved STR areas.
What kind of nightly rates and occupancy can I expect? ▾
Kanab benefits from its position between Zion, Bryce, the North Rim, and the new Grand Staircase visitor traffic, so peak season runs March through October. Three-bedroom homes commonly book $250–$450 per night in season, with annual occupancy often landing in the 55–70% range depending on management and amenities.
Are there HOAs that restrict nightly rentals even in STR-approved zones? ▾
Some yes, some no. A property can be in a city-approved STR zone but sit inside an HOA that caps minimum stays at 30 days or bans rentals outright. Get the CC&Rs in hand during due diligence and read the rental section carefully.
Do I need a business license to operate? ▾
Kanab requires both a city business license and a Utah state sales tax number, plus transient room tax registration with Kane County. Expect to collect roughly 12% in combined taxes from guests. The city also requires a local contact who can respond within a set timeframe.
How does Kanab compare to Springdale or St. George for STR returns? ▾
Springdale commands higher nightly rates because it's at Zion's doorstep, but inventory is tiny and entry prices are much higher. St. George has more year-round demand but stricter STR rules. Kanab tends to offer a middle ground — lower buy-in than Springdale, friendlier rules than most of Washington County, and a longer shoulder season than the high country.