Utah Code Ann. § 10-8-85.10
Ordinances regarding co-ownership -- Prohibition on municipal ordinances restricting co-ownership models.
Effective Nov 6, 2025Amended by Chapter 15, 2025 Special Session 1
(1) As used in this section:
- (a) "Co-owned home" means any residential unit that is jointly owned, in any manner or form, by any combination of individuals or entities.
- (b) "Residential unit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-8-85.4.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 10-20-501 and Subsection 10-20-503(1), a municipal legislative body may not:
- (a) adopt or enforce a land use regulation that regulates co-owned homes differently than other residential units; or
- (b) use a land use regulation governing co-owned homes to fine, charge, prosecute, or otherwise punish an individual solely for the act of owning or using a co-owned home.
- (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), a legislative body may adopt and enforce land use regulations, if the regulations are applied equally to all residential units, including co-owned homes.
- (4) This section does not limit private individuals or associations from adopting rules or regulations governing co-owned homes.
(5) Nothing in this section limits a municipality's authority to adopt or enforce regulations regarding:
Amended by Chapter 15, 2025 Special Session 1