Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Moab, UT (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Moab pay roughly 16.42% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Utah combined sales & use tax (Moab rate, incl. 1.6% resort communities tax)Moab location code 10-011 combined rate effective July 1, 2026: 4.85% state + 1.0% local option + 0.25% county option + 0.30% highway + 0.25% transit + 1.0% rural hospital + 0.10% RAP + 1.60% resort communities = 9.35%. Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit on their bookings; hosts must register with the Utah State Tax Commission and remit via TAP for direct bookings. | 9.35% | platform |
| Grand County transient room taxApplies to stays under 30 days; raised from 4.25% to 4.5% effective October 1, 2025 (new maximum allowed by 2025 HB 456). Platform-collected on Airbnb/Vrbo bookings; host remits on direct bookings. | 4.5% | platform |
| Utah state transient room taxStatewide TRT raised from 0.32% to 1.07% effective July 1, 2025 under 2025 HB 456 (0.32% 'initial rate' plus new 0.75% 'secondary rate'; bill effective date July 1, 2025). Utah Tax Commission charts show Moab SR at 0.32% on April 1, 2025 and 1.07% on July 1, 2025. Platform-collected on Airbnb/Vrbo bookings. | 1.07% | platform |
| Moab municipal transient room tax1.0% municipal TRT plus 0.5% additional municipal TRT. Total transient-room rate in Moab is 7.07% (4.50% county + 1.07% state + 1.50% municipal) on top of the 9.35% combined sales tax, i.e. roughly 16.4% total tax on nightly rentals. | 1.5% | platform |
What will guests pay on a Moab stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Moab occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Utah combined sales & use tax (Moab rate, incl. 1.6% resort communities tax) (9.35%)· usually collected by platform | $42.08 |
| Grand County transient room tax (4.5%)· usually collected by platform | $20.25 |
| Utah state transient room tax (1.07%)· usually collected by platform | $4.82 |
| Moab municipal transient room tax (1.5%)· usually collected by platform | $6.75 |
| Total tax (16.42%) | $73.89 |
| Guest pays | $523.89 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Moab and your booking platform.