Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in St. George, UT (2026)
Short-term rental guests in St. George pay roughly 13.32% 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 state & local sales tax (St. George rate)Combined sales & use tax rate for St. George (location code 27-020) as of July 1, 2026, applied to lodging stays of 29 nights or less. Airbnb and similar marketplaces collect and remit for their bookings; hosts must register with the Utah State Tax Commission and remit for direct bookings. | 6.75% | varies |
| Utah state transient room taxState TRT rose from 0.32% to 1.07% effective July 1, 2025 (official rate charts). Airbnb collects for its bookings (its help page still cites the old 0.32% figure); hosts remit via form TC-62T for direct bookings. | 1.07% | varies |
| Washington County transient room taxCounty-wide TRT; increased from 4.25% to 4.50% effective July 1, 2026 per the Utah State Tax Commission rate charts (counties may impose up to 4.5% under Utah Code 59-12-301). Platforms collect for marketplace bookings; hosts remit for direct bookings. | 4.5% | varies |
| St. George municipal transient room tax1% municipal TRT under Utah Code 59-12-352, required of all STR properties by city code 3-2V. Combined transient room taxes total 6.57%, on top of 6.75% sales tax (about 13.32% total on lodging). Platforms collect for marketplace bookings; hosts remit for direct bookings. | 1% | varies |
What will guests pay on a St. George stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
St. George occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Utah combined state & local sales tax (St. George rate) (6.75%)· collection varies | $30.38 |
| Utah state transient room tax (1.07%)· collection varies | $4.82 |
| Washington County transient room tax (4.5%)· collection varies | $20.25 |
| St. George municipal transient room tax (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Total tax (13.32%) | $59.94 |
| Guest pays | $509.94 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 13, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with St. George and your booking platform.