Salt Lake County, UT property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Salt Lake County is 0.56%, above the Utah median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,726 a year on a home worth $484,500.
- Effective rate
- 0.56%
- Median annual bill
- $2,726
- Median home value
- $484,500
- Rank in Utah
- 7of 28
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,120 | $93 |
| $300,000 | $1,680 | $140 |
| $400,000 | $2,240 | $187 |
| $500,000 | $2,800 | $233 |
| $750,000 | $4,200 | $350 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,600 | $467 |
Salt Lake County compared with Utah and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 0.56% | $2,726 | $484,500 |
| Utah median | 0.53% | $2,412 | $455,000 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Salt Lake County, UT?
The median effective property tax rate in Salt Lake County is 0.56% of home value, above the Utah median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,726 a year on a median home value of $484,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Salt Lake County?
About $2,240 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.56%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Salt Lake County compare with the rest of Utah?
Salt Lake County ranks 7 of 28 Utah counties by effective rate. The Utah median is 0.53% and the median bill is $2,412.