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Commission approves first reading to raise transient room tax cap to 4.5%
Summary
The Weber County Commission approved a first reading to allow the county to collect up to 4.5% in transient room tax on short-term rentals after state legal changes; the change would align county collections with recent state legislation.
The Weber County Commission on June 17 approved the first reading of an ordinance to permit a transient room tax (TRT) on short-term rental accommodations not to exceed 4.5%.
The presenter said the 2025 state legislative changes (HB 456) amended transient room tax code and allowed counties to raise their portion from 4.25% to 4.5%. The presenter told commissioners the state portion of the TRT will also change effective July 1, and the county hopes to implement the local increase on Oct. 1 after completing ordinance language and administrative steps.
Commissioner Tolliver, who spoke in support of the county’s approach to the state changes, said she appreciated the work to reach the current language: "I'm glad. I appreciate. I know that you've been, representing not just our area, but had a strong voice of the state. This comes after a lot of, back and forth, and we settled there." Commissioner Jim Harvey moved to approve the first reading; the motion passed unanimously among commissioners present.
Because the measure was advanced on its first reading, the commission will consider any necessary final-reading steps and the administrative timetable before the increase takes effect.
