Taxes & Fees: Sandy vs South Jordan
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Sandy, UT and South Jordan, UT?
Sandy and South Jordan have similar restriction levels.
Sandy, UT
Salt Lake County
STR operators must collect Utah state sales tax, state transient room tax (0.32%), county transient room tax, and Sandy municipal transient room tax, plus pay an annual business license fee.
View full Sandy rules →South Jordan, UT
Salt Lake County
STR operators in South Jordan must collect: Utah state sales tax (4.85–4.95%), Salt Lake County transient room tax (4.25%), and state transient room tax (0.32%). Registration with the Utah State Tax Commission required. Combined effective STR tax rate is approximately 10–11%. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit most taxes.
View full South Jordan rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sandy | South Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Fact | Utah sales tax ~7.75% | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | ~4.95% (Utah Code §59-12-103 + county option) |
| County TRT | - | 4.25% Salt Lake County transient room tax |
| State TRT | - | 0.32% state transient room tax |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically |
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Sandy FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Utah taxes for me?
Airbnb collects state sales tax and TRT but you are still responsible for confirming county and city taxes are remitted.
How often do I file?
Utah typically requires monthly or quarterly filings based on volume.
South Jordan FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in South Jordan?
STR operators in South Jordan must collect: Utah state sales tax (4.85–4.95%), Salt Lake County transient room tax (4.25%), and state transient room tax (0.32%). Registration with the Utah State Tax Commission required. Combined effective STR tax rate is approximately 10–11%. Airbnb and VRBO...
How much is the short-term rental license fee in South Jordan?
State Sales Tax: ~4.95% (Utah Code §59-12-103 + county option). County TRT: 4.25% Salt Lake County transient room tax. State TRT: 0.32% state transient room tax. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically.
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