Koosharem, Utah Imposes New 1% Transient Room Tax

The new tax will increase the total transient room tax in the town to 6.57%.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Utah State Tax Commission has announced that effective April 1, the town of Koosharem in Sevier County will impose a new 1% municipality transient room tax on all amounts charged by lodging providers for short-term public accommodations. This will increase the total transient room tax in Koosharem to 6.57%.

Why it matters

Transient room taxes are a common way for local governments to generate revenue, especially in tourist-heavy areas. The new tax in Koosharem could impact the town's hospitality industry and travelers visiting the area.

The details

The new 1% transient room tax in Koosharem will be in addition to the existing state and local taxes, bringing the total transient room tax to 6.57%. Lodging providers in the town will be required to collect this new tax from guests along with the other applicable taxes.

  • The new 1% transient room tax in Koosharem will take effect on April 1, 2026.

The players

Utah State Tax Commission

The government agency responsible for administering and enforcing tax laws in the state of Utah.

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The takeaway

The new transient room tax in Koosharem is part of a broader trend of local governments seeking to generate additional revenue from the hospitality industry. Travelers to the area should be aware of the increased tax burden, while lodging providers will need to update their systems to properly collect and remit the new tax.