Panguitch, Utah Short-Term Rental Market
Panguitch caps residential STRs at 30; the regional market averaged $289/night, 44.9% occupancy, $3,817 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Panguitch, Utah is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Utah Area market area is 49%. average monthly revenue in the Utah Area market area is $3,172. average daily rate in the Utah Area market area is $237. the top operator in the Utah Area market area is Evolve with 338 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Utah Area regional market, which includes Panguitch. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Panguitch.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Panguitch limits short-term rentals in residential and agricultural zones to 30 licenses, with no cap in commercial zones. Performance data for Panguitch is not unique to the town. The same series covers Brian Head, Glendale, Panguitch, and Parowan in southwest Utah, plus Mount Pleasant in central Utah. The figures below describe that shared southwest Utah area STR market, with the Mount Pleasant outlier noted.
In August 2026 the average daily rate (ADR) was $289 and occupancy was 44.9%. Average monthly revenue was $3,817. Compared with August 2025, ADR rose 4.7%, occupancy fell 6.1%, and revenue rose 2.3%. Higher prices more than offset fewer booked nights.
The longer record shows rising rates and falling occupancy. ADR averaged $194 in 2017, $218 in 2021, and $258 in 2025. Occupancy peaked at 58.9% in 2021, then declined to 51.9% in 2022, 50.0% in 2023, 48.2% in 2024, and 47.6% in 2025. Average monthly revenue was $3,409 in 2021 and $3,367 in 2025, so revenue is roughly flat over four years. Data for 2026 runs through August and averages 48.4% occupancy, $278 ADR, and $3,666 monthly revenue. That eight-month figure should not be compared with full-year averages.
Panguitch has about 1,797 residents and serves as a base for Bryce Canyon National Park, about 24 miles away. Bryce Canyon recorded 1,967,367 recreation visits in 2025. Visitors are mostly road-trip and outdoor recreation travelers.
Listing counts, bedroom mix, booking channel mix, and listing-type mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Panguitch, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 38% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 46% |
| May | 55% |
| Jun | 59% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 49% |
| Sep | 49% |
| Oct | 49% |
| Nov | 41% |
| Dec | 46% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Panguitch are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Utah Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Utah Area market as a whole, which includes Panguitch, so these counts are not Panguitch-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 338 | 18,623 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 150 | 4,266 | ★ 4.51 |
| 3 | Family Time Vacation Rentals | 124 | 3,954 | ★ 4.47 |
| 4 | Stay Midway | 96 | 824 | ★ 4.13 |
| 5 | Midway Vacation Properties | 89 | 2,048 | ★ 4.52 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Panguitch?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 37.4% |
| vrbo | 6.9% |
| both | 55.6% |
Home Value Trends (Panguitch)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Panguitch regulates STRs strictly. The profile rates enforcement as strict. STRs are permitted in commercial zones and allowed by conditional use in agricultural and residential zones. They are prohibited in all other zoning districts. The city allows 1 STR per parcel. Licensed STRs in residential and agricultural zones are capped at 30, and there is no cap in commercial zones. After the cap fills, new applicants enter a City Council lottery that moves only as licenses expire.
Before operating, an owner needs a passing STR inspection from the Building Official, a Conditional Use Permit where it applies, and a Panguitch City Business License with state transient room and sales tax numbers. Licenses renew annually. A license that lapses for a full calendar year is permanently revoked. Existing licensed STRs are grandfathered as legal nonconforming but lose that status on sale or ownership change.
There is no owner-occupancy or primary residence requirement and no annual night cap. Operators must keep a local contact who answers complaints within 1 hour, provide 1 off-street parking space per bedroom, and follow quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. Occupancy over 10 guests or 5 bedrooms needs Building Inspector approval. STRs are not allowed in detached accessory dwelling units under the draft ordinance.
Lodging tax is 6%, made up of the 4.5% Garfield County transient room tax and a 1.5% city tax, plus sales tax. Enforcement escalates from warning letters to a Class C misdemeanor, $100 per day fines, and liens. The 2025 ordinance update was reviewed in draft, so confirm final language with the City Clerk.
Market Comparison
Against the US median figures used on StaySTRA, roughly 55% occupancy and a $220 ADR, the southwest Utah area shows a rate premium with below-average occupancy. In August 2026 occupancy of 44.9% was about 10 points below the national figure. ADR of $289 was about 31% above it. For 2025 as a full year, occupancy averaged 47.6%, about 7 points below, and ADR averaged $258, about 17% above.
The local pattern is flatter than a pure summer market. July peaks at 59.1% occupancy, and winter occupancy of 38% to 47% is not far below the shoulder months. Rates stay high in winter, with a February ADR of $282.
Bryce Canyon, with 1,967,367 recreation visits in 2025, anchors demand. The 2024 count was 2,498,075 under an older shuttle-boarding method, so the two years are not directly comparable.
Top property manager rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Panguitch, so this profile omits them.
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