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Daggett County approves ordinance to raise transient room tax to up to 4.5%
Summary
The Daggett County Commission approved Ordinance 25‑06 to impose a transient room tax not to exceed 4.5% on short‑term rentals and similar accommodations, aligning local rules with recent state legislative changes; the motion passed by voice vote.
The Daggett County Commission voted to approve Ordinance 25‑06, imposing a transient room tax (TRT) "not to exceed 4 and a half percent" on short‑term rentals and similar accommodations, the board said during its June meeting. The ordinance references authority in state law as drafted for local implementation.
Commissioners said the ordinance follows a recent state legislative act that standardizes TRT rules and eligibility for statewide grant programs. Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the ordinance and Unidentified Speaker 5 seconded; the motion was put to a voice vote and carried.
Supporters noted the measure covers a broad set of accommodations — hotels, motels, trailer courts, tourist homes and campgrounds — and may pick up short‑term rentals that were not previously captured, potentially making the county eligible for shared grant funds collected statewide. Opponents did not raise a recorded objection during the vote.
The ordinance will be docketed for implementation under the county’s administrative processes; the commission did not record a timetable for the tax rate increase to take effect beyond the statutory references in the ordinance text.
The commission moved on afterward to other agenda business.
