Last updated Jul 24, 2026
If your business is starting to overflow from a home office, garage, spare bedroom, or work vehicle, you're not alone. Murray sits near the center of the Salt Lake Valley, making it a practical location for small-business owners, contractors, online sellers, service providers, and professionals who need extra room.
The challenge is that commercial space can be more than a small business needs, while home-based businesses may face city licensing rules, lease limits, HOA rules, or practical space constraints. Self storage can be a useful middle ground-but only when it's used as storage, not as a storefront, workshop, or active place of business.
This guide breaks down how Murray business owners may use storage units, what to check before renting, and how to choose a unit that fits business inventory, equipment, documents, or supplies.
Murray's central location makes it one of the more practical places in the valley to operate a small business. The city has convenient access to I-15, I-215, State Street, local retail corridors, healthcare destinations, and nearby residential neighborhoods. That mix can create real storage needs for small businesses that do not need a full warehouse.
For many small-business owners, signing a long commercial lease for a large space is not realistic. Storage units may help bridge that gap by offering smaller spaces and month-to-month flexibility.
Storage units can be useful for:
Extra inventory
Non-hazardous tools and supplies
Seasonal promotional materials
Business documents and records
Trade-show displays
E-commerce packing materials
Equipment that is stored between jobs
At SecureSpace Self Storage Murray, available unit sizes include 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, and 10x25. That range can work for anything from a few boxes of business records to larger equipment, supplies, or approved vehicle storage, depending on unit availability and facility rules.
Before you decide whether a storage unit is right for your business, it helps to understand why some local entrepreneurs look for off-site space in the first place: home occupation rules.
Murray City requires a formal home occupation license to run any business out of a residential property. The city also notes that home occupations are accessory uses and are subject to specific regulations.
That does not automatically mean a storage unit is the right answer for every business use. It does mean business owners should pay attention to three separate rule sets before renting:
Murray City licensing and zoning requirements
The storage facility's rental agreement and use rules
Any lease, HOA, insurance, or industry-specific requirements that apply to the business
For many businesses, a storage unit is best treated as a secondary storage space, not as the official place where the business is operated.
Do not assume a storage unit can serve as your registered business address. Business licensing, mailing, tax, and entity-registration rules can vary depending on the type of business and the jurisdiction involved.
A safer approach is to keep your official business address tied to a permitted home office, commercial office, registered agent, or other compliant business location. A storage unit can then be used as a secondary location for physical items, subject to local rules and the facility's rental agreement.
Before listing a storage unit on any business license, tax document, website, or public filing, check with Murray City and review the facility rules.
Self storage is typically best for passive storage and staging. It is not designed to be a public storefront, workshop, office, or daily employee workspace.
Business owners may use a unit for extra inventory, retail overflow, contractor tools, non-hazardous materials, business documents, records, seasonal displays, trade-show materials, or general business supplies, subject to the rental agreement and facility rules.
Uses that usually need extra caution include customer pickups, public sales, package deliveries, equipment operation, employee workspaces, manufacturing, or anything involving hazardous, flammable, explosive, or otherwise restricted materials. Before building a business workflow around a storage unit, review the lease terms and ask the facility directly about any planned use that goes beyond simple storage.
Storage works differently depending on the business. Here are a few common ways small businesses may use a unit.
If you sell online or run a small retail operation, seasonal inventory can overwhelm a home office quickly. A storage unit can give you a dedicated place for stock, boxes, packing supplies, displays, and extra materials.
Month-to-month leases can also help if inventory changes throughout the year. You can choose a smaller or larger unit based on current availability and business needs.
For plumbers, landscapers, HVAC technicians, builders, cleaners, and other service providers, a storage unit can work as a place to store tools, supplies, materials, and equipment between jobs.
Drive-up units can make loading and unloading easier when you're moving heavier items. SecureSpace Self Storage Murray offers drive-up units, carts/dollies, semi-truck accessibility, and moving pods, which can be useful for business customers with larger loading needs.
Some business customers need storage for samples, displays, marketing materials, printed documents, or equipment used between appointments. Climate-controlled storage can help reduce exposure to temperature swings compared with non-climate-controlled spaces, which may be useful for certain documents, electronics, or business supplies.
For regulated items, medical samples, pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, or anything with strict handling requirements, check the facility rules and applicable regulations before storing.
A storage unit is not a tiny warehouse or office, so it helps to set expectations before move-in.
Do not assume a standard storage unit includes electrical outlets, Wi-Fi, or utility access. If your business workflow depends on power, internet, charging, or equipment operation, ask the facility before renting and review the rental agreement.
Do not assume the facility can accept packages, freight, or commercial deliveries on your behalf. If you need deliveries, ask the facility directly before sending anything to the property.
Business schedules vary, so check access hours before choosing a unit. SecureSpace Self Storage Murray offers daily access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Business property may have different insurance or coverage requirements than personal belongings. Review your insurance policy, any business coverage requirements, and the facility's rental terms before storing commercial items.
SecureSpace Self Storage Murray offers security features such as an access gate, digital video recording, logged access, overnight surveillance, and Turing Enabled monitoring.
Do not assume a storage unit can be used as a registered business address. Check Murray City business licensing requirements and review the facility's rental rules before listing a storage unit on any business registration, public filing, or license application.
Storage units are generally intended for passive storage, not active business operations. Do not plan to operate a storefront, manufacture products, run equipment, use the unit as an employee workspace, or store hazardous, flammable, explosive, or otherwise restricted materials. Always review the lease and facility rules.
You may be able to store e-commerce inventory, packaging, and supplies in a storage unit, subject to the rental agreement and facility rules. Customer pickups, public sales, package deliveries, and daily operating activity should be confirmed before you build your workflow around a unit.
Do not assume power is available inside a storage unit. Contractors should ask the facility about utility access and permitted uses before planning to charge batteries, run equipment, or perform work inside the unit.
Some professionals may prefer climate-controlled storage for documents, displays, electronics, or business supplies that may benefit from reduced exposure to temperature swings. For medical samples, pharmaceuticals, regulated products, or items with specific handling requirements, check all applicable rules and facility policies before storing.
Self storage can give Murray business owners extra room without committing to a full commercial space. The best use is simple: store inventory, equipment, records, or supplies while keeping active business operations in a properly permitted location.
Before renting, confirm the facility's rules, choose the right unit size, review access hours, and make sure your planned use fits the lease terms.
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