Property Tax Rates in Utah
Utah has a median annual property tax of $2,412 on a median home value of $455,000, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.53%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Utah.
Utah’s effective property tax rate of 0.53% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 12 counties have rates above the state median while 17 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Utah
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | $2,726 | 0.56% | $484,500 | 416,589 |
| Utah County | $2,234 | 0.46% | $489,200 | 195,602 |
| Davis County | $2,546 | 0.54% | $470,500 | 114,674 |
| Weber County | $2,415 | 0.62% | $389,200 | 92,353 |
| Washington County | $2,076 | 0.45% | $465,600 | 66,914 |
| Cache County | $1,929 | 0.49% | $392,800 | 43,118 |
| Tooele County | $2,303 | 0.59% | $391,300 | 23,050 |
| Iron County | $1,444 | 0.42% | $342,900 | 19,658 |
| Box Elder County | $1,828 | 0.51% | $357,400 | 19,150 |
| Summit County | $3,469 | 0.35% | $1,000,400 | 14,477 |
| Wasatch County | $3,230 | 0.45% | $724,400 | 11,985 |
| Uintah County | $1,447 | 0.54% | $270,200 | 11,940 |
| Sanpete County | $1,536 | 0.51% | $300,400 | 8,748 |
| Carbon County | $1,288 | 0.64% | $200,700 | 8,023 |
| Sevier County | $1,513 | 0.55% | $274,100 | 7,393 |
| Duchesne County | $1,611 | 0.64% | $253,600 | 6,714 |
| San Juan County | $1,603 | 0.84% | $189,900 | 4,650 |
| Grand County | $2,012 | 0.42% | $480,900 | 4,466 |
| Millard County | $1,319 | 0.54% | $246,400 | 4,267 |
| Juab County | $1,708 | 0.46% | $369,800 | 3,756 |
| Morgan County | $3,264 | 0.54% | $600,900 | 3,605 |
| Emery County | $1,151 | 0.58% | $197,100 | 3,428 |
| Kane County | $1,470 | 0.42% | $350,900 | 3,192 |
| Beaver County | $1,121 | 0.39% | $287,600 | 2,386 |
| Garfield County | $1,087 | 0.38% | $285,800 | 2,027 |
| Wayne County | $1,274 | 0.35% | $364,800 | 1,085 |
| Rich County | $846 | 0.29% | $291,200 | 817 |
| Piute County | $1,014 | 0.43% | $235,400 | 567 |
| Daggett County | $1,164 | 0.48% | $242,100 | 262 |
About Property Taxes in Utah
Property taxes in Utah are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Utah should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.