County recording office
Utah County Recorder
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Utah Community Association Act
Utah HOAs follow the Community Association Act (Utah Code §57-8a): state registration that affects lien enforcement, reserve analyses, fines after notice, and limits on new rental restrictions.
Provo's HOA inventory sits beside dense student rental neighborhoods near campus and newer subdivisions climbing the east bench. Boards here field occupancy, parking, and leasing questions at a volume most Utah suburbs do not see.
County recording office
Utah County Recorder
Mountain communities often require timely sidewalk clearing and designated plow routes. Boards should align CC&R enforcement with municipal snow events.
Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
Provo Sanitation collects garbage and recycling on the same day by address (green waste is seasonal). Use the city’s sanitation schedule map; cans are generally out by 6:00 a.m. Student-heavy areas see more overflow — covenant cart rules remain privately enforceable.
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
Disputes can be resolved through mediation or the District Court of Utah County. Check the Utah State Legislature publications for homeowner rights.
Provo City Code Chapter 6.33 requires a commercial business license with a short-term rental classification before operating an STR (city fee materials commonly cite about $125 — confirm current amount). STRs are limited to specific commercial/mixed-use zones; confirm the parcel’s zoning map before listing and do not copy Salt Lake City’s residential-primary-residence model. HOA occupancy and rental covenants remain separately enforceable in student-adjacent neighborhoods.
Late fee estimator
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Estimated legal ceiling
$15.00
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A volunteer board guide for Provo: understand where municipal code ends, where your HOA covenants begin, and how to comply with Utah Community Association Act (Title 57, Chapter 8a).
The quick answer
Provo licenses short-term rental dwellings under City Code Chapter 6.33 and limits STRs by zoning — do not assume residential zones allow them. Confirm licensing and fence standards (Sec. 14.34.500) before ACC decisions under Utah's Community Association Act.
Late fees (Utah): Max $15 or 10% of the delinquent amount. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
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City-specific answers for Provo — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
Provo City Code Chapter 6.33 requires a commercial business license with a short-term rental classification before operating an STR (city fee materials commonly cite about $125 — confirm current amount). STRs are limited to specific commercial/mixed-use zones; confirm the parcel’s zoning map before listing and do not copy Salt Lake City’s residential-primary-residence model. HOA occupancy and rental covenants remain separately enforceable in student-adjacent neighborhoods.
Primary source: Provo municipal code / city ordinances
Provo City Code Sec. 14.34.500 (residential fencing) generally allows sight-obscuring front-yard fences up to 3 feet and non–sight-obscuring (≥50% open) front fences up to 6 feet, with side-yard heights commonly up to 7 feet under recent amendments. Confirm current text and whether a building permit is required for your height/material before ACC approval.
Primary source: Provo municipal code / city ordinances
Provo Sanitation collects garbage and recycling on the same day by address (green waste is seasonal). Use the city’s sanitation schedule map; cans are generally out by 6:00 a.m. Student-heavy areas see more overflow — covenant cart rules remain privately enforceable.
Primary source: Provo municipal code / city ordinances
Provo Building Inspection issues permits for regulated work. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval, especially for basement ADUs common in the student market.
Primary source: Provo municipal code / city ordinances
Provo's Wasatch Front setting brings lake-effect snow, inversions, and hot summers. East-bench wildfire interface issues also appear in landscaping covenants. Liens record with the Utah County Recorder.
Primary source: Provo municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Provo municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Provo municipal code
Provo City Code Chapter 6.33 requires a commercial business license with a short-term rental classification before operating an STR (city fee materials commonly cite about $125 — confirm current amount). STRs are limited to specific commercial/mixed-use zones; confirm the parcel’s zoning map before listing and do not copy Salt Lake City’s residential-primary-residence model. HOA occupancy and rental covenants remain separately enforceable in student-adjacent neighborhoods.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
Provo City Code Sec. 14.34.500 (residential fencing) generally allows sight-obscuring front-yard fences up to 3 feet and non–sight-obscuring (≥50% open) front fences up to 6 feet, with side-yard heights commonly up to 7 feet under recent amendments. Confirm current text and whether a building permit is required for your height/material before ACC approval.
Permit thresholds
Provo Building Inspection issues permits for regulated work. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval, especially for basement ADUs common in the student market.
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
Utah Code § 57-8a-218 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar energy systems or water-efficient landscaping. Boards may enforce reasonable design standards.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
Drought cycles and municipal watering schedules affect landscaping covenants. Automate reminders when restrictions tighten.
Board checklist
Utah mountain communities face rapid temperature swings and heavy snow loads. Plan preventive maintenance before peak winter demand.
Board checklist
Provo City Code Sec. 14.34.500 (residential fencing) generally allows sight-obscuring front-yard fences up to 3 feet and non–sight-obscuring (≥50% open) front fences up to 6 feet, with side-yard heights commonly up to 7 feet under recent amendments. Confirm current text and whether a building permit is required for your height/material before ACC approval.
Provo Sanitation collects garbage and recycling on the same day by address (green waste is seasonal). Use the city’s sanitation schedule map; cans are generally out by 6:00 a.m. Student-heavy areas see more overflow — covenant cart rules remain privately enforceable.
Provo Building Inspection issues permits for regulated work. Require city permits with HOA architectural approval, especially for basement ADUs common in the student market.
Utah Code § 57-8a-218 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar energy systems or water-efficient landscaping. Boards may enforce reasonable design standards.
Disputes can be resolved through mediation or the District Court of Utah County. Check the Utah State Legislature publications for homeowner rights.
Sources
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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