Taxes & Fees: South Jordan vs West Jordan
How do taxes & fees rules compare between South Jordan, UT and West Jordan, UT?
South Jordan and West Jordan have similar restriction levels.
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.
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Salt Lake County
Short-term rental operators must collect Utah state sales tax, state transient room tax, and Salt Lake County transient room tax, plus any city business license fees.
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| Fact | South Jordan | West 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 | - |
| Fact | - | State sales tax 4.85% applies to stays under 30 days |
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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.
West Jordan FAQ
Does Airbnb remit all my Utah taxes?
Airbnb collects and remits most Utah and Salt Lake County taxes, but verify current status with the Utah State Tax Commission.
What if I only rent occasionally?
Any rental under 30 days triggers transient room tax obligations, regardless of frequency.
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