For residents operating specific types of businesses within the Holladay city limits, the Salt Lake County Health Department serves as a necessary regulatory authority. According to a September 10, 2026, webpage regarding massage therapy and reiki, the Salt Lake County Health Department must be contacted for the inspection of premises for those seeking to practice massage therapy. This requirement is an additional step beyond the application process managed by the city of Holladay.
Beyond the massage therapy industry, the Salt Lake County Health Department plays a role in the regulation of home-based businesses, specifically home daycares and preschools. According to a September 10, 2026, document regarding home-based businesses, the Salt Lake County Health Department is one of several entities that may provide recommendations required prior to the issuance of a business license. Other entities that may provide such recommendations include the County Fire and the UPD.
For those establishing a home daycare, the regulatory framework depends heavily on the number of children being cared for. According to the September 10, 2026, documentation, a business license is not required for a home daycare that cares for three or fewer children. However, a business license is required for a home daycare with four or more children. For operations involving seven to twelve children, the city requires both a conditional use permit and a business license. A conditional use permit requires approval from the Planning Commission, while a business license requires approval from the Community Development and Economic Director, according to the September 10, 2026, document.
Specific regulations regarding noise must be followed for certain daycare operations. According to the September 10, 2026, document, for a daycare with no more than six children—including the caregiver’s own children under the age of six that are not yet in full-day school—the use must comply with the Salt Lake County Health Department noise regulations. For these specific daycare operations, the Community Development and Economic Director is the official who will approve the business license if the criteria listed in the city's checklist are met.
The Salt Lake County Health Department maintains an office located at 2001 State Street S2400, Salt Lake City, UT 84190. Residents may contact the department at (385) 468-4100 or visit their website at http://slcohealth.org/. For those navigating the business licensing process in Holladay, Crystal Nichols was listed as a contact person for questions in the September 10, 2026, documentation, with the phone number 801-527-3890.
As of the September 10, 2026, documentation, business licenses are renewed yearly. However, it is important to note that a conditional use permit is a one-time approval. According to the September 10, 2026, document, the conditional use permit is subject to review upon complaint. If a complaint regarding business activities is substantiated by the Code Enforcement officer, the Planning Department may review the conditional use permit and the department may impose additional conditions or revoke the conditional use and business license.
What this means for Holladay
For Holladay residents planning to operate a massage therapy practice or a home-based daycare, the Salt Lake County Health Department acts as a vital regulatory partner. Business owners must account for health department inspections and specific noise regulations to ensure they meet all necessary requirements for obtaining and maintaining their local business licenses.
