STR operators in unincorporated Utah County must collect and remit Utah's 4.7% transient room tax and applicable county-level taxes on all stays under 30 days.
Short-term rental operators in Utah County must collect Utah's statewide transient room tax of 4.7% on all stays under 30 consecutive days. Utah County may levy additional county tourism and transient taxes. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO typically collect and remit state taxes automatically. Operators running off-platform must remit directly to the Utah State Tax Commission. A county business license may also be required. Failure to collect and remit required taxes can result in penalties and back-tax assessments.
Non-remittance: penalty + interest. Utah Tax Commission audit. Tax evasion: misdemeanor charges.
Utah County, UT
Utah County regulates amplified music under general noise ordinances. Provo City Code §9.06 and Orem City Code §9-3 govern sound. Special event permits requi...
Utah County, UT
Utah County cities follow the 2021 International Building Code with Utah amendments requiring EV-ready parking in new multifamily construction. Residential L...
Utah County, UT
Provo bans overnight street parking from 3 AM to 5 AM year-round (Provo Code §9.45.050). Orem and unincorporated Utah County restrict overnight parking durin...
Utah County, UT
Utah County and its cities regulate fence materials by zone. Provo City Code §14.34 and Orem City Code §22-14-15 specify approved materials. Wood, vinyl, wro...
Utah County, UT
Retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from footing bottom to top) require a building permit and engineered drawings in Provo, Orem, and unincorporated Utah C...
Utah County, UT
Utah County has no breed-specific legislation. Utah Code §18-2-101 prohibits all local governments in Utah from enacting breed-specific laws. Dangerous anima...
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