Property tax in Utah: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$1,677
annual, median
Avg home value
$337,238
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Summit County$3,040
- 2.Wasatch County$2,989
- 3.Morgan County$2,951
- 4.Salt Lake County$2,590
- 5.Davis County$2,392
- 6.Weber County$2,196
- 7.Tooele County$2,059
- 8.Utah County$2,002
- 9.Washington County$1,919
- 10.Cache County$1,794
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Rich County$915
- 2.Garfield County$944
- 3.Emery County$1,021
- 4.Beaver County$1,039
- 5.Piute County$1,068
- 6.Daggett County$1,146
- 7.Millard County$1,186
- 8.Wayne County$1,208
- 9.Carbon County$1,264
- 10.Kane County$1,347
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Utah?
Census ACS median property tax in Utah is around $1,677 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Utah filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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