Emery County, UT Property Taxes (2026)

Emery County owners pay a median of $1,151 a year on a median home value of $197,100, an effective rate of 0.58%. That's the 6th-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

0.58%

6th highest of 29 in UT

Median annual bill

$1,151

~$96/month

Median home value

$197,100

Utah county median

0.49%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Emery County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Emery County's 0.58% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,143
Savings at 10–15% off
$114–$171
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Emery County vs. Utah vs. U.S. property tax rates

Emery County0.58%
Utah county median0.49%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Emery County's effective property tax rate is 0.58%, vs. 0.49% for the median Utah county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 6th 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 Emery County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Emery 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 $1,151 bill, 10–15% off is $115–$173 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Utah

Utah homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Emery 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 Emery County, Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Emery County is 0.58%: a median annual bill of $1,151 on a median home value of $197,100. That's the 6th-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 Emery County?
The median Emery County property tax bill is $1,151 a year, about $96 a month, compared with a Utah county median of $1,603.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Emery County?
The deadline to appeal in Emery County is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Emery County a high property tax area?
Emery County's 0.58% effective rate is above the Utah county median of 0.49% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Emery County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Carbon County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,288

Sanpete County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,536

Wayne County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $1,274

Sevier County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,513

Grand County

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $2,012

Piute County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $1,014

Duchesne County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,611

Garfield County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $1,087

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