In tax year 2026, the median Utah homeowner paid $2,534 in property taxes, a median effective rate of 0.55% of market value, compared with 1.27% nationally. Rates range from 0.38% in Washington County to 0.98% in Uintah County, because each county, city, and school district sets its own tax rate.
- Median Utah effective property tax rate: 0.55%
- Median Utah home value: $459,466
- Median Utah property tax bill: $2,534
- Highest median bill: Summit County $4,797
- Lowest median bill: Carbon County $711
Last Updated October 21, 2026
How Property Taxes Work in Utah
In Utah, your county assessor estimates your home's value, and property is taxed at 55% of market value for a primary residence. Your bill is that assessed value, minus any exemptions, multiplied by the combined tax rate of every local government that covers your property, usually your county, city, school district, and any special districts.
The Utah State Tax Commission, Property Tax Division oversees property tax administration in Utah and publishes guidance on assessments, exemptions, and appeals.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Utah Effective Property Tax Rate
0.55%
Median Utah Home Value
$459,466
Median Utah Tax Bill
$2,534
Every property tax bill comes from three inputs:
Assessed Value
A local assessor or appraisal district estimates your home's market value. Many states then apply an assessment ratio. For example, Georgia taxes homes at 40% of market value, while Texas uses 100%. Some states, like California, cap how fast assessed values can rise for homestead properties.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions reduce the taxable value of qualifying homes, usually for a primary residence only.
Tax Rates
Each taxing authority that covers your property, typically a county, city, school district, and sometimes special districts, sets its own rate. Rates are usually expressed as millage (dollars per $1,000 of taxable value) or as a rate per $100 of value.
Your bill is your taxable value (assessed value minus exemptions) multiplied by the combined tax rate.
What is the Median Effective Property Tax Rate?
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments. Because states and counties assess property differently, the effective rate is the clearest way to compare bills across Utah.
Counties With the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes
Five Highest Median Property Tax Bills
| Rank | County | Median Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Summit County | $4,797 |
| 2. | Wasatch County | $4,779 |
| 3. | Grand County | $4,752 |
| 4. | Morgan County | $3,639 |
| 5. | Tooele County | $2,997 |
Five Lowest Median Property Tax Bills
| Rank | County | Median Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|
| 21. | Beaver County | $1,081 |
| 22. | Duchesne County | $1,055 |
| 23. | Iron County | $972 |
| 24. | Piute County | $777 |
| 25. | Carbon County | $711 |
0 of 29 Utah counties have a median effective rate above the national 1.27%. Uintah County has the highest median effective rate at 0.98%, and Washington County has the lowest at 0.38%.
Property Tax Rates and Bills by County
| Rank | County | Median Effective Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Tax Bill | 25th % Bill | 75th % Bill | 90th % Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit County | 0.52% | $1,192,250 | $4,797 | $2,487 | $9,330 | $18,533 |
| 2 | Wasatch County | 0.66% | $741,312 | $4,779 | $3,109 | $7,648 | $12,260 |
| 3 | Grand County | 0.93% | $475,396 | $4,752 | $2,697 | $6,087 | $8,638 |
| 4 | Morgan County | 0.53% | $688,466 | $3,639 | $2,698 | $4,857 | $6,439 |
| 5 | Tooele County | 0.72% | $417,506 | $2,997 | $2,480 | $3,784 | $4,631 |
| 6 | Salt Lake County | 0.57% | $473,800 | $2,823 | $2,289 | $3,599 | $4,687 |
| 7 | Davis County | 0.57% | $493,000 | $2,763 | $2,209 | $3,448 | $4,313 |
| 8 | Weber County | 0.64% | $422,000 | $2,719 | $2,230 | $3,501 | $4,557 |
| 9 | Utah County | 0.50% | $473,200 | $2,356 | $1,962 | $3,025 | $4,080 |
| 10 | Kane County | 0.69% | $349,729 | $2,331 | $1,305 | $4,096 | $6,187 |
| 11 | Juab County | 0.56% | $418,407 | $2,280 | $1,670 | $3,021 | $3,753 |
| 12 | Box Elder County | 0.52% | $404,992 | $2,065 | $1,670 | $2,702 | $3,510 |
| 13 | Washington County | 0.38% | $454,200 | $1,874 | $1,290 | $2,754 | $4,101 |
| 14 | Rich County | 0.42% | $407,179 | $1,753 | $923 | $2,602 | $4,201 |
| 15 | Millard County | 0.60% | $272,336 | $1,674 | $1,151 | $2,442 | $3,654 |
| 16 | Daggett County | 0.76% | $204,596 | $1,550 | $1,043 | $2,019 | $3,261 |
| 17 | Sevier County | 0.54% | $279,386 | $1,488 | $1,016 | $2,106 | $2,849 |
| 18 | San Juan County | 0.73% | $200,782 | $1,475 | $982 | $2,090 | $3,089 |
| 19 | Emery County | 0.93% | $150,086 | $1,407 | $873 | $1,961 | $2,471 |
| 20 | Uintah County | 0.98% | $126,226 | $1,283 | $917 | $1,693 | $2,209 |
| 21 | Beaver County | 0.55% | $175,000 | $1,081 | $591 | $1,685 | $2,330 |
| 22 | Duchesne County | 0.67% | $171,496 | $1,055 | $562 | $1,544 | $1,690 |
| 23 | Iron County | 0.74% | $172,843 | $972 | $70 | $1,683 | $2,560 |
| 24 | Piute County | 0.81% | $119,309 | $777 | $462 | $1,369 | $2,799 |
| 25 | Carbon County | 0.67% | $99,748 | $711 | $673 | $1,676 | $2,294 |
| — | Cache County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Garfield County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Sanpete County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Wayne County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
How Ownwell Can Help in Utah
The below services are dependent on where you live in the United States. Not all products or services are available to every property owner or homeowner.
Appeal packet
Ownwell's appeal packet gives you the evidence and filing guidance you need to appeal your assessment yourself.
Exemption filing
Ownwell checks whether you're missing any property tax exemptions and helps you apply for the ones you qualify for.
Bill reduction
Ownwell can also help lower your other recurring household bills.