What is the property tax rate in Utah?

Utah has an effective property tax rate of 0.52%, ranking it #42 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,525 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Utah?

Property taxes in Utah are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.52%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Utah has the lowest property taxes?

Among Utah's 29 counties, Weber County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Utah have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Utah offers several property tax exemptions including: Primary Residential Exemption, Circuit Breaker (Over 65/Disabled), Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

Utah Property Tax Rate

29 Counties

0.52%effective rate

Utah has an effective property tax rate of 0.52%, ranking it #42 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Utah pays $2,525 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $489,400. This rate is 43% lower than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.52%

#42 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,525

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$489,400

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 3,392,331

Property Tax Rates by County in Utah

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	San Juan County	0.80%	$1,788	$224,200
#2	Emery County	0.62%	$1,350	$218,700
#3	Carbon County	0.61%	$1,394	$228,500
#4	Duchesne County	0.61%	$1,742	$283,700
#5	Weber County	0.60%	$2,557	$426,700
#6	Tooele County	0.57%	$2,460	$431,600
#7	Salt Lake County	0.54%	$2,836	$525,700
#8	Sevier County	0.54%	$1,683	$311,200
#9	Davis County	0.53%	$2,665	$505,500
#10	Morgan County	0.52%	$3,411	$654,900
#11	Millard County	0.51%	$1,454	$284,700
#12	Uintah County	0.51%	$1,523	$298,600
#13	Box Elder County	0.49%	$1,966	$403,600
#14	Sanpete County	0.47%	$1,619	$347,200
#15	Daggett County	0.46%	$1,304	$282,300
#16	Wasatch County	0.46%	$3,624	$787,300
#17	Cache County	0.45%	$2,011	$444,400
#18	Juab County	0.45%	$1,914	$425,400
#19	Utah County	0.44%	$2,370	$538,700
#20	Washington County	0.42%	$2,158	$510,700

How Utah Compares

Utah

0.52%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Utah

Or open the full Utah Property Tax Calculator to estimate your bill by county.

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax based on your location and home value

State

County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,560

$130/month · Rate: 0.52%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.52%

Utah Property Tax Exemptions

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Primary Residential Exemption

45% reduction in assessed value (homeowners pay taxes on 55% of fair market value)

Primary residence owners

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Circuit Breaker (Over 65/Disabled)

Credit up to $1,205 based on income; abatement may cover up to 50% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with household income under set limits

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Disabled Veteran

Exemption from taxes on up to $283,070 of taxable value (adjusted annually)

Veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability; amount based on disability percentage

Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.

When Are Property Taxes Due in Utah?

County treasurers mail tax notices by November 1, and the full amount is due by November 30 statewide. Taxes unpaid after November 30 are delinquent (if November 30 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day).

Annual payment

November 30

Delinquent December 1

If you pay late: A delinquency penalty of the greater of $10 or 2.5% applies (reduced to 1% or $10 if paid by January 31), and interest accrues from January 1 if taxes remain unpaid.

See how Utah compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.

Nearby States

Arizona

0.48%

Colorado

0.48%

Idaho

0.49%

New Mexico

0.70%

Nevada

0.47%

Wyoming

0.57%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.