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Utah StateTax CreditStackable

Rural Utah Film Incentive Program

Administered by Utah Film Commission · Utah

BENEFIT
20% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1At least 75% of production days must be in rural counties
  • 2Rural counties exclude Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, and Weber counties
  • 3$12 million in tax credits allocated annually
  • 4Must meet standard Motion Picture Incentive Program criteria

Eligible Project Types

Commercial
STACKING POTENTIAL

Rural Utah Film Incentive Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Rural Utah Film Incentive Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Utah Film Commission official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23