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 in West Valley City owe Utah state sales tax (4.85%), Salt Lake County transient room tax (4.25%), and 1.1% tourism tax on stays under 30 days. Registration with the Utah State Tax Commission is required. Total effective tax rate is approximately 11–15%.
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) | 4.85% (Utah Code §59-12-103) |
| County TRT | 4.25% Salt Lake County transient room tax | 4.25% (Salt Lake County) |
| State TRT | 0.32% state transient room tax | - |
| Platform Collection | Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically | - |
| Tourism Tax | - | 1.1% |
| Registration | - | Utah State Tax Commission required |
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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
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in West Valley City?
STR operators in West Valley City owe Utah state sales tax (4.85%), Salt Lake County transient room tax (4.25%), and 1.1% tourism tax on stays under 30 days. Registration with the Utah State Tax Commission is required. Total effective tax rate is approximately 11–15%.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in West Valley City?
State Sales Tax: 4.85% (Utah Code §59-12-103). County TRT: 4.25% (Salt Lake County). Tourism Tax: 1.1%. Registration: Utah State Tax Commission required.
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