Property Tax in Utah by County
Homeowners in Utah pay a median of $2,412 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $455,000, according to the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023. The table below covers all 29 counties in the state for which the Census Bureau publishes figures. That state median is about 19% lower than the US median of $2,969.
Within Utah, the highest median tax bill is in Summit County, UT at $3,469, and the lowest is in Rich County, UT at $846. The gap mostly reflects differences in home values and in the local rates set by counties, school districts and municipalities.
How do the counties compare with the nation? 3 of the 29 counties listed here sit above the US median bill of $2,969. Take the county medians themselves and the middle one is $1,603; the full range runs from $846 (Rich County) up to $3,469 (Summit County).
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Salt Lake County (1,184,689 people), and the county covering the most land is San Juan County (7,824 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
Where people live in Utah: Salt Lake County leads with 1,184,689 residents (median tax $2,726, median home $484,500), followed by Utah County (683,622; $2,234 on $489,200) and Davis County (366,742; $2,546 on $470,500).
Utah counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County, UT | $3,469 | $1,000,400 | 0.35% | 42,709 |
| Morgan County, UT | $3,264 | $600,900 | 0.54% | 12,585 |
| Wasatch County, UT | $3,230 | $724,400 | 0.45% | 35,808 |
| Salt Lake County, UT | $2,726 | $484,500 | 0.56% | 1,184,689 |
| Davis County, UT | $2,546 | $470,500 | 0.54% | 366,742 |
| Weber County, UT | $2,415 | $389,200 | 0.62% | 266,183 |
| Tooele County, UT | $2,303 | $391,300 | 0.59% | 76,648 |
| Utah County, UT | $2,234 | $489,200 | 0.46% | 683,622 |
| Washington County, UT | $2,076 | $465,600 | 0.45% | 189,827 |
| Grand County, UT | $2,012 | $480,900 | 0.42% | 9,697 |
| Cache County, UT | $1,929 | $392,800 | 0.49% | 137,031 |
| Box Elder County, UT | $1,828 | $357,400 | 0.51% | 59,725 |
| Juab County, UT | $1,708 | $369,800 | 0.46% | 12,273 |
| Duchesne County, UT | $1,611 | $253,600 | 0.64% | 19,932 |
| San Juan County, UT | $1,603 | $189,900 | 0.84% | 14,466 |
| Sanpete County, UT | $1,536 | $300,400 | 0.51% | 29,209 |
| Sevier County, UT | $1,513 | $274,100 | 0.55% | 21,854 |
| Kane County, UT | $1,470 | $350,900 | 0.42% | 7,996 |
| Uintah County, UT | $1,447 | $270,200 | 0.54% | 36,458 |
| Iron County, UT | $1,444 | $342,900 | 0.42% | 60,201 |
| Millard County, UT | $1,319 | $246,400 | 0.54% | 13,179 |
| Carbon County, UT | $1,288 | $200,700 | 0.64% | 20,446 |
| Wayne County, UT | $1,274 | $364,800 | 0.35% | 2,557 |
| Daggett County, UT | $1,164 | $242,100 | 0.48% | 747 |
| Emery County, UT | $1,151 | $197,100 | 0.58% | 9,968 |
| Beaver County, UT | $1,121 | $287,600 | 0.39% | 7,172 |
| Garfield County, UT | $1,087 | $285,800 | 0.38% | 5,170 |
| Piute County, UT | $1,014 | $235,400 | 0.43% | 1,705 |
| Rich County, UT | $846 | $291,200 | 0.29% | 2,588 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Utah
The mechanics in Utah follow the standard American pattern. A local assessor — generally a county office — estimates market value. Taxable value is what remains after exemptions. Each overlapping district (county, municipality, schools, and any special districts) applies its own rate, and the sum of those rates produces the bill the county collects.
Owners who think a property has been overvalued can appeal, first informally with the assessor and then formally to the review body named on the assessment notice. The strongest appeals rest on evidence: mistakes on the property record card, or sale prices of comparable homes that came in below the assessed value. Because filing windows are brief, check the deadline on your notice as soon as it arrives.
Statewide medians hide wide local variation, and Utah is no exception: bills depend on where in the state a home sits and which districts tax it. Use this page to place a county in context, then verify the specifics for any single property with the county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Utah?
The median real estate tax paid in Utah is $2,412 per year, on a median home value of $455,000 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Utah county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Summit County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $3,469 per year.
Which Utah county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Rich County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $846 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Utah?
Assessments in Utah are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.