Sanpete County, UT Property Taxes (2026)

Sanpete County owners pay a median of $1,536 a year on a median home value of $300,400, an effective rate of 0.51%. That's the 14th-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

0.51%

14th highest of 29 in UT

Median annual bill

$1,536

~$128/month

Median home value

$300,400

Utah county median

0.49%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sanpete County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sanpete County's 0.51% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,532
Savings at 10–15% off
$153–$230
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Sanpete County vs. Utah vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sanpete County0.51%
Utah county median0.49%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sanpete County's effective property tax rate is 0.51%, vs. 0.49% for the median Utah county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Sanpete County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sanpete 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 $1,536 bill, 10–15% off is $154–$230 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Utah

Utah homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sanpete 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 Sanpete County, Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Sanpete County is 0.51%: a median annual bill of $1,536 on a median home value of $300,400. That's the 14th-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 Sanpete County?
The median Sanpete County property tax bill is $1,536 a year, about $128 a month, compared with a Utah county median of $1,603.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sanpete County?
The deadline to appeal in Sanpete County is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sanpete County a high property tax area?
Sanpete County's 0.51% effective rate is above the Utah county median of 0.49% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sanpete County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sevier County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,513

Utah County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $2,234

Emery County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $1,151

Carbon County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,288

Juab County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,708

Wasatch County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $3,230

Piute County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $1,014

Wayne County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $1,274

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