10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Utah
If you are comparing property taxes across Utah, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, San Juan County, comes in at 0.84% — 0.31% higher than the Utah average (0.53%). The statewide effective rate is 0.53%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County | 0.84% | $1,603 | $189,900 |
| 2 | Carbon County | 0.64% | $1,288 | $200,700 |
| 3 | Duchesne County | 0.64% | $1,611 | $253,600 |
| 4 | Weber County | 0.62% | $2,415 | $389,200 |
| 5 | Tooele County | 0.59% | $2,303 | $391,300 |
| 6 | Emery County | 0.58% | $1,151 | $197,100 |
| 7 | Salt Lake County | 0.56% | $2,726 | $484,500 |
| 8 | Sevier County | 0.55% | $1,513 | $274,100 |
| 9 | Morgan County | 0.54% | $3,264 | $600,900 |
| 10 | Davis County | 0.54% | $2,546 | $470,500 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Utah often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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