10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Utah
If you are comparing property taxes across Utah, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Rich County, comes in at 0.29% — 0.24% lower 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 | Rich County | 0.29% | $846 | $291,200 |
| 2 | Summit County | 0.35% | $3,469 | $1,000,400 |
| 3 | Wayne County | 0.35% | $1,274 | $364,800 |
| 4 | Garfield County | 0.38% | $1,087 | $285,800 |
| 5 | Beaver County | 0.39% | $1,121 | $287,600 |
| 6 | Grand County | 0.42% | $2,012 | $480,900 |
| 7 | Kane County | 0.42% | $1,470 | $350,900 |
| 8 | Iron County | 0.42% | $1,444 | $342,900 |
| 9 | Piute County | 0.43% | $1,014 | $235,400 |
| 10 | Washington County | 0.45% | $2,076 | $465,600 |
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 lowest rates in Utah often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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