Provo, UT local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Utah landlord-tenant law and the Utah landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes. It is unlawful to keep, operate or maintain a rental dwelling in Provo without a City business license. One license can cover multiple rental dwellings owned by the same person, and licenses can't be transferred, so new owners must get their own. Owners who are not Utah residents must designate a resident agent in writing. There are exceptions for owner-occupied homes rented temporarily during a hospital or care-facility stay, or during a bona fide absence of three years or less. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Yes. It is unlawful to keep, operate or maintain a rental dwelling in Provo without a City business license. One license can cover multiple rental dwellings owned by the same person, and licenses can't be transferred, so new owners must get their own. Owners who are not Utah residents must designate a resident agent in writing. There are exceptions for owner-occupied homes rented temporarily during a hospital or care-facility stay, or during a bona fide absence of three years or less.
Verified Source: Provo City Code §§ 6.26.020, 6.26.040 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
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| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Partially researched | 1 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Utah rules that also apply in Provo:
- Security deposit limit
- Utah's Residential Renters' Deposits Act (ch. 57-17, full-text search 2026-10-15) sets no cap on deposits; the lease controls. Any non-refundable part must be stated in writing when the deposit is taken. Verified Source: Utah Code ch. 57-17 (§§ 57-17-1 to -5); § 57-17-2 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Utah security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 30 days after the renter moves out, the owner must mail or deliver the deposit balance, any prepaid rent, and an itemized list of deductions. If the owner doesn't, the renter can serve a 5-business-day demand. Failing that, the owner owes the full deposit plus a $100 penalty. Verified Source: Utah Code §§ 57-17-3(2)–(3), 57-17-5 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Utah deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- The owner must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, unless the rental agreement says otherwise. Verified Source: Utah Code § 57-22-4(2) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Utah notice to enter page
- Late fees
- A late fee may not exceed the greater of 10% of the agreed rent or $75. Other fees must be in the rental agreement, or added to a month-to-month agreement with 15 days' notice. Verified Source: Utah Code § 57-22-4(5) · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Utah late fees page
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