Typical residential security deposit amount a landlord holds and later accounts for on a return statement in Utah (2026)
A typical Utah range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Utah
Utah deposits sit near the national typical range in Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front and below it in rural counties. State law sets no cap, is commonly cited as requiring return within 30 days with an itemized statement, and adds a statutory amount plus the full deposit and fees when a landlord fails to comply, so confirm the current terms. Dry air, snow, and hard water wear out fixtures and caulk, and the state's fast-growing rental market means quick turnovers.
Tips for Utah buyers
- Use a written itemized statement even when you plan to return the full deposit.
- Depreciate faucets and fixtures for hard water scale, which builds regardless of the tenant.
- Ski-town and university leases end in spring; plan inspections for April and May.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. A typical single deposit on a market-rate residential rental is commonly around one month's rent, which puts most deposits somewhere in this range; actual amounts vary widely with local rents, unit size, pets, and state caps, and this is a working reference rather than a survey figure.
Price your project
- Deposit Deduction Depreciation Calculator: Estimates how much of a carpet, paint, blind, or appliance replacement a landlord can fairly deduct from a security deposit once the item's age and normal wear are taken into account.
- Security Deposit Refund Statement Calculator: Adds up the deposit held, any interest owed, and each itemized deduction to show the exact refund due to the tenant or the balance the tenant still owes.
- Late Deposit Return Penalty Exposure Calculator: Shows landlords how many days remain before a state return deadline and what missing it could cost when a statute allows forfeited deductions or multiplied damages.