Taxes & Fees: South Jordan vs West Valley City
How do taxes & fees rules compare between South Jordan, UT and West Valley City, UT?
South Jordan and West Valley City 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.
View full South Jordan rules →West Valley City, UT
Salt Lake County
STR operators must collect Utah state sales tax, Salt Lake County TRT, and West Valley City transient room tax on stays under 30 days.
View full West Valley City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | South Jordan | West Valley City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 approximately 7.75% combined |
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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 Valley City FAQ
Does Airbnb handle my taxes in West Valley City?
Airbnb collects Utah state and Salt Lake County taxes automatically. You are still responsible for any local taxes not covered and for annual business license fees.
What is the total tax rate on my rental?
Roughly 12 percent combined (sales tax plus transient room tax). Check current rates on the Utah State Tax Commission website.
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