Duchesne County, UT Property Taxes (2026)

Duchesne County owners pay a median of $1,611 a year on a median home value of $253,600, an effective rate of 0.64%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data, above the Utah county median of 0.49%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.64%

3rd highest of 29 in UT

Median annual bill

$1,611

~$134/month

Median home value

$253,600

Utah county median

0.49%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Duchesne County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Duchesne County's 0.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,623
Savings at 10–15% off
$162–$243
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Duchesne County vs. Utah vs. U.S. property tax rates

Duchesne County0.64%
Utah county median0.49%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Duchesne County's effective property tax rate is 0.64%, vs. 0.49% for the median Utah county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 3rd of 29 in Utah. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Duchesne County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Duchesne County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Duchesne County deadline is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,611 bill, 10–15% off is $161–$242 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Utah

Utah homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Duchesne County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Duchesne County, Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Duchesne County is 0.64%: a median annual bill of $1,611 on a median home value of $253,600. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Duchesne County?
The median Duchesne County property tax bill is $1,611 a year, about $134 a month, compared with a Utah county median of $1,603.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Duchesne County?
The deadline to appeal in Duchesne County is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Duchesne County a high property tax area?
Duchesne County's 0.64% effective rate is above the Utah county median of 0.49% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Duchesne County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wasatch County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $3,230

Carbon County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,288

Summit County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $3,469

Uintah County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,447

Daggett County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,164

Utah County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $2,234

Morgan County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $3,264

Salt Lake County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $2,726

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