The sales tax in Provo, Orem, Lehi and 14 other Utah County cities is 7.45%, and in the rest of the county it's 7.35%. Groceries are taxed at 3% everywhere in Utah.
Every rate below is from the Utah State Tax Commission's combined sales and use tax table in effect Oct. 1, 2026, downloaded Nov. 7, 2026. Rates can change at the start of any quarter, and the next change date is Jan. 1, 2027.
Every Utah County rate
| City or area | Combined sales tax |
|---|---|
| Alpine | 7.45% |
| American Fork | 7.45% |
| Cedar Hills | 7.45% |
| Eagle Mountain | 7.45% |
| Highland | 7.45% |
| Lehi | 7.45% |
| Lindon | 7.45% |
| Mapleton | 7.45% |
| Orem | 7.45% |
| Payson | 7.45% |
| Pleasant Grove | 7.45% |
| Provo | 7.45% |
| Santaquin | 7.45% |
| Saratoga Springs | 7.45% |
| Spanish Fork | 7.45% |
| Springville | 7.45% |
| Vineyard | 7.45% |
| Bluffdale (Utah County portion) | 7.35% |
| Cedar Fort | 7.35% |
| Draper (Utah County portion) | 7.35% |
| Elk Ridge | 7.35% |
| Fairfield | 7.35% |
| Genola | 7.35% |
| Goshen | 7.35% |
| Salem | 7.35% |
| Woodland Hills | 7.35% |
| Unincorporated Utah County | 7.35% |
Where 7.45% comes from
The Tax Commission's table breaks every rate into pieces. For Provo:
| Piece | Rate |
|---|---|
| State | 4.85% |
| Local option | 1.00% |
| County option | 0.25% |
| Transit and highway taxes (five county-level pieces) | 1.25% |
| City arts, zoo and recreation tax | 0.10% |
| Total | 7.45% |
The first four lines are the same everywhere in Utah County and add up to 7.35%. The difference between a 7.45% city and a 7.35% one is that last 0.1%, which the Tax Commission's table files under "Arts & Zoo." Provo and Orem both levy it; Salem, Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills don't.
Groceries are 3%
The Tax Commission's table notes: "The tax on food and food ingredients is 3.0% statewide," made up of the 1.75% state rate, the 1.0% local option and the 0.25% county option. That rate doesn't vary by city. Restaurant meals and prepared food pay the full combined rate. Our cost of living in Provo guide explains where the grocery line falls and which purchases are exempt.
What a hotel room adds
Lodging pays transient room taxes on top of sales tax. The Tax Commission's "other taxes" table, also effective Oct. 1, 2026, lists these combined transient room rates:
| Where | Transient room tax | Plus sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, Springville | 7.07% | 7.45% | 14.52% |
| American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Lindon, Orem, Payson, Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Vineyard | 6.57% | 7.45% | 14.02% |
| Bluffdale and Draper (Utah County portions) | 6.57% | 7.35% | 13.92% |
| Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland, Mapleton, Santaquin | 5.57% | 7.45% | 13.02% |
| Unincorporated county, Cedar Fort, Elk Ridge, Fairfield, Genola, Goshen, Salem, Woodland Hills | 5.57% | 7.35% | 12.92% |
Every city and area in the table starts from a 5.57% base, which includes the county's 4.5% transient room tax. Provo and Springville add a 1.5% city tax on top, and the 6.57% cities add 1%. Booking for graduation or a game weekend? Our cheap hotels in Provo guide factors these in.
How to check a specific address
Sales tax in Utah follows where you take possession of what you buy, so a delivery is taxed at the rate for the delivery address. The Tax Commission publishes each quarter's rate tables on tax.utah.gov. If you run a business, our Provo business license guide covers registering to collect sales tax.
Related guides
- Cost of living in Provo
- Utah County property tax
- Utah income tax credits
- Provo business license guide
- Buying a used car in Utah Valley
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Sales and Use Tax Rates, Utah State Tax Commission. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Combined Sales and Use Tax Rates, in effect October 1, 2026, Utah State Tax Commission. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Other Sales Tax Rates and Fees, in effect October 1, 2026, Utah State Tax Commission. Checked November 7, 2026.
