Buying a second home in Park City.
What homes cost, where nightly rentals are allowed, and how to own, with introductions to trusted local agents.
Talk with RobThe town in brief.
Park City is a historic mining town about 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, with Park City Mountain and Deer Valley at its edge and Canyons Village just outside town. Main Street and Old Town sit at the base of the lifts.
The easy airport access draws buyers who use their home often. Rules differ inside Park City limits and in unincorporated Summit County, so the address decides whether a home can be rented nightly. KPCW reported in 2026 that 41% of housing in Park City proper is listed as a short-term rental.
Steady prices, fewer sales.
Third quarter 2026, Park City Board of Realtors, compared with the third quarter of 2025.
Source: Park Record, Park City Board of Realtors Q3 2026 report, November 9, 2026.
Vacation rental performance, last winter
December to March 2025-26 compared with the prior winter, for short-term rentals in Park City.
Sources: AirROI, ski market winter 2026-2027, data as of July 29, 2026; KPCW, June 18, 2026. Past results do not predict future income.
Where you can rent nightly.
Inside Park City limits, nightly rentals are allowed only in certain zones and need a city nightly rental license. In unincorporated Summit County, including the Snyderville Basin, county rules apply. Last checked November 13, 2026.
Nightly rentals allowed with a license
- Park City zones that list nightly rental as an allowed use: Historic Residential-Medium Density, Historic Recreation Commercial, Estate, Recreation Commercial and most Residential Development areas
- Parts of Old Town (not all of it; check the city zoning map)
- Canyons Village, where many complexes are set up for nightly rental (Summit County license)
Snyderville Basin: check zoning and HOA first
Many residential neighborhoods in unincorporated Summit County do not allow stays under 30 days, through zoning or HOA rules. The county is drafting new rules, so confirm the current status for any address.
Nightly rentals not permitted
- Inside Park City's Residential Development zone: April Mountain, Mellow Mountain Estates, Meadows Estates Phases 1A and 1B, Fairway Meadows, Hidden Oaks at Deer Valley Phases 2 and 3, Chatham Crossing and West Ridge
- Storefront properties along Main Street, Heber Avenue and Park Avenue, with listed exceptions
- Co-owned homes under Park City's fractional ownership rules
Match the home to the rules.
Nightly rental investment
Focus on zones and complexes where nightly rental is allowed, such as parts of Old Town and Canyons Village. Confirm both zoning and HOA rules, and plan for a softer rental market than in recent years.
Private home or long-term rental
Much of the Snyderville Basin and several Park City subdivisions are long-term only, a fit for a home you use often given the short drive from Salt Lake City.
Co-ownership
Shares of homes here are available through co-ownership. Park City regulates co-owned homes as their own use, and they cannot be rented short term. Ask us which homes are available now.
Park City FAQ
Can I rent my Park City home nightly?
Only in certain zones. Inside Park City limits, nightly rentals need a city license and are not permitted in several listed subdivisions or in Main Street storefront properties. In unincorporated Summit County, many neighborhoods allow only stays of 30 days or more. HOA rules can also prohibit them.
What does a home cost in Park City?
In the third quarter of 2026, the median single-family sale price across Summit and Wasatch counties was $2.01 million and the median condo price was $1.15 million, according to the Park City Board of Realtors.
Is co-ownership available in Park City?
Yes. Co-ownership companies such as Pacaso offer homes here. Park City regulates co-owned homes as a separate use, and they cannot be rented short term.
How far is Park City from the airport?
About 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport in normal driving conditions.
Do you charge buyers a fee?
No. There is no fee to buyers for our guidance.
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