Tax Obligations
Short-term rental hosts in Salt Lake City are subject to several tax obligations. Understanding these requirements is essential for compliance.
Tax Rate
~12.17% combined (state + local sales + county TRT + municipal TRT)
Platform Tax Collection
Major platforms like Airbnb and VRBO automatically collect and remit applicable taxes on behalf of hosts in Salt Lake City. However, hosts should verify that all required taxes are being collected and maintain their own records.
Permit Fees
In addition to ongoing tax obligations, hosts must pay Contact city for current details for their STR license, renewed annual.