Utah property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Utah is 0.53%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 45 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,412 a year on a home worth $455,000. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.53%
- Median annual bill
- $2,412
- Median home value
- $455,000
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 45of 51
Property tax by county in Utah
All 28 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 0.56% | $2,726 | $484,500 | 1,184,689 |
| Utah County | 0.46% | $2,234 | $489,200 | 683,622 |
| Davis County | 0.54% | $2,546 | $470,500 | 366,742 |
| Weber County | 0.62% | $2,415 | $389,200 | 266,183 |
| Washington County | 0.45% | $2,076 | $465,600 | 189,827 |
| Cache County | 0.49% | $1,929 | $392,800 | 137,031 |
| Tooele County | 0.59% | $2,303 | $391,300 | 76,648 |
| Iron County | 0.42% | $1,444 | $342,900 | 60,201 |
| Box Elder County | 0.51% | $1,828 | $357,400 | 59,725 |
| Summit County | 0.35% | $3,469 | $1,000,400 | 42,709 |
| Uintah County | 0.54% | $1,447 | $270,200 | 36,458 |
| Wasatch County | 0.45% | $3,230 | $724,400 | 35,808 |
| Sanpete County | 0.51% | $1,536 | $300,400 | 29,209 |
| Sevier County | 0.55% | $1,513 | $274,100 | 21,854 |
| Carbon County | 0.64% | $1,288 | $200,700 | 20,446 |
| Duchesne County | 0.64% | $1,611 | $253,600 | 19,932 |
| San Juan County | 0.84% | $1,603 | $189,900 | 14,466 |
| Millard County | 0.54% | $1,319 | $246,400 | 13,179 |
| Morgan County | 0.54% | $3,264 | $600,900 | 12,585 |
| Juab County | 0.46% | $1,708 | $369,800 | 12,273 |
| Emery County | 0.58% | $1,151 | $197,100 | 9,968 |
| Grand County | 0.42% | $2,012 | $480,900 | 9,697 |
| Kane County | 0.42% | $1,470 | $350,900 | 7,996 |
| Beaver County | 0.39% | $1,121 | $287,600 | 7,172 |
| Garfield County | 0.38% | $1,087 | $285,800 | 5,170 |
| Rich County | 0.29% | $846 | $291,200 | 2,588 |
| Wayne County | 0.35% | $1,274 | $364,800 | 2,557 |
| Piute County | 0.43% | $1,014 | $235,400 | 1,705 |
Utah compared with the United States
The Utah median bill of $2,412 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Utah are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Utah is 0.53% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Utah county has the highest property tax?
San Juan County has the highest median effective rate in Utah at 0.84%. Rich County has the lowest at 0.29%. The largest county by population, Salt Lake County, is at 0.56%.