Utah property tax by county
Across Utah's 29 counties, the typical (median) effective property-tax rate is 0.49% of a home's value. Rates vary widely by county, from 0.29% in Rich County to 0.84% in San Juan County. The full ranking is below; each county links to its own page. Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Property tax rate by county in Utah
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 0.84% | $1,603 | $189,900 |
| Carbon County | 0.64% | $1,288 | $200,700 |
| Duchesne County | 0.64% | $1,611 | $253,600 |
| Weber County | 0.62% | $2,415 | $389,200 |
| Tooele County | 0.59% | $2,303 | $391,300 |
| Emery County | 0.58% | $1,151 | $197,100 |
| Salt Lake County | 0.56% | $2,726 | $484,500 |
| Sevier County | 0.55% | $1,513 | $274,100 |
| Davis County | 0.54% | $2,546 | $470,500 |
| Millard County | 0.54% | $1,319 | $246,400 |
| Morgan County | 0.54% | $3,264 | $600,900 |
| Uintah County | 0.54% | $1,447 | $270,200 |
| Box Elder County | 0.51% | $1,828 | $357,400 |
| Sanpete County | 0.51% | $1,536 | $300,400 |
| Cache County | 0.49% | $1,929 | $392,800 |
| Daggett County | 0.48% | $1,164 | $242,100 |
| Juab County | 0.46% | $1,708 | $369,800 |
| Utah County | 0.46% | $2,234 | $489,200 |
| Wasatch County | 0.45% | $3,230 | $724,400 |
| Washington County | 0.45% | $2,076 | $465,600 |
| Piute County | 0.43% | $1,014 | $235,400 |
| Grand County | 0.42% | $2,012 | $480,900 |
| Iron County | 0.42% | $1,444 | $342,900 |
| Kane County | 0.42% | $1,470 | $350,900 |
| Beaver County | 0.39% | $1,121 | $287,600 |
| Garfield County | 0.38% | $1,087 | $285,800 |
| Summit County | 0.35% | $3,469 | $1,000,400 |
| Wayne County | 0.35% | $1,274 | $364,800 |
| Rich County | 0.29% | $846 | $291,200 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.
Why county rates vary so much
Property tax is set locally, not by the state, so the rate depends on the county, city, school district, and special districts where a home sits, and on how those local budgets compare to local home values. A county with low home values can still have a high effective rate if its local budgets are large, and a wealthy county can have a low effective rate. The effective rate shown here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare places; your own bill depends on your assessment and any exemptions.
For Utah's income and retirement taxes, see Utah income tax and Utah retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value, all Utah counties: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.