CountyTax

Utah property tax rates by county

Utah · #42 of 52 · 29 counties

0.52%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,525 · median home value $489,400

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Annual payment due Nov 30. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $489,400 home, the Utah median: about $3,005 a year in Duchesne County (0.61%) versus $1,696 in Summit County (0.35%) — $1,309 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Utah residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
Salt Lake County#8 of 290.54%$2,8362.9%
Utah County#19 of 290.44%$2,3702.4%
Davis County#9 of 290.53%$2,6652.4%
Weber County#5 of 290.60%$2,5572.8%
Washington County#20 of 290.42%$2,1582.7%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Utah

All states
Annual payment
Due Nov 30
Late from Dec 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty2.5% penalty (or $10, whichever is greater) if paid on or before January 31; after January 31, penalty is 1% or $10 plus statutory interest from December 1 (Utah Code Ann. § 59-2-1331(2))
Appeal windowfile appeal with County Board of Equalization on or before September 15 or 45 days after notice mailed (Utah Code Ann. § 59-2-1004)

All real property taxes due November 30 at 12:00 midnight (delinquent Dec 1). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed October. Source: Utah Code Ann. § 59-2-1331, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.