Salt Lake County, UT Property Taxes (2026)

Salt Lake County owners pay a median of $2,726 a year on a median home value of $484,500, an effective rate of 0.56%. That's the 7th-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

0.56%

7th highest of 29 in UT

Median annual bill

$2,726

~$227/month

Median home value

$484,500

Utah county median

0.49%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Salt Lake County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Salt Lake County's 0.56% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,713
Savings at 10–15% off
$271–$407
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Salt Lake County vs. Utah vs. U.S. property tax rates

Salt Lake County0.56%
Utah county median0.49%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Salt Lake County's effective property tax rate is 0.56%, vs. 0.49% for the median Utah county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Salt Lake County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Salt Lake 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 $2,726 bill, 10–15% off is $273–$409 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Utah

Utah homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County, Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Salt Lake County is 0.56%: a median annual bill of $2,726 on a median home value of $484,500. That's the 7th-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 Salt Lake County?
The median Salt Lake County property tax bill is $2,726 a year, about $227 a month, compared with a Utah county median of $1,603.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Salt Lake County?
The deadline to appeal in Salt Lake County is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Salt Lake County a high property tax area?
Salt Lake County's 0.56% effective rate is above the Utah county median of 0.49% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Salt Lake County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Davis County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $2,546

Morgan County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $3,264

Utah County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $2,234

Weber County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $2,415

Wasatch County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $3,230

Summit County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $3,469

Tooele County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $2,303

Cache County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,929

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