STR operators in Provo must collect Utah state sales tax (4.85%), Utah County Transient Room Tax (6%), and Provo City sales tax (1%). Total tax burden on STR stays is approximately 11–12%.
All short-term rentals in Utah must collect and remit the Transient Room Tax (TRT). Utah County's TRT rate is 6%. Additionally, Utah state sales tax of 4.85% applies to STR stays. Provo City also imposes a 1% local sales tax on STR stays. Hosts are responsible for assessing, collecting, reporting, and remitting all applicable taxes. Platforms like Airbnb may collect and remit some taxes automatically, but hosts remain ultimately responsible for compliance. Failure to remit taxes can result in penalties from the Utah State Tax Commission.
Non-remittance: penalty + interest. Utah Tax Commission audit. Tax evasion: misdemeanor charges.
Provo, UT
Provo City Code §8.02.100 defines excessive barking as continuous noise for 10 minutes or intermittent barking for 30 minutes or more disturbing any person, ...
Provo, UT
Provo's noise ordinance Chapter 9.06 permits construction noise during daytime hours. Exemptions for special construction projects may be obtained by permit ...
Provo, UT
Provo regulates noise under City Code Chapter 9.06 using decibel limits. The residential daytime maximum is 85 dBA. Quiet hours of 10 PM–7 AM are the general...
Provo, UT
Provo City Code Chapter 14.37 governs off-street parking. For one-family dwellings with ADUs, driveway parking in the front yard is allowed if it leads to re...
Provo, UT
Provo City Code Chapter 9.31 requires all vehicles to have current registration and move at least 400 feet every 72 hours. Parking near fire hydrants (15 ft)...
Provo, UT
Provo City Code Chapter 9.31 governs commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. All vehicles require current registration. Commercial vehicles parked o...
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