Utah County, UT Property Taxes (2026)

Utah County owners pay a median of $2,234 a year on a median home value of $489,200, an effective rate of 0.46%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data, below 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

0.46%

18th highest of 29 in UT

Median annual bill

$2,234

~$186/month

Median home value

$489,200

Utah county median

0.49%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Utah County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Utah County's 0.46% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,250
Savings at 10–15% off
$225–$338
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Utah County vs. Utah vs. U.S. property tax rates

Utah County0.46%
Utah county median0.49%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Utah County's effective property tax rate is 0.46%, vs. 0.49% for the median Utah county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th 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 Utah County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Utah 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 $2,234 bill, 10–15% off is $223–$335 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Utah

Utah homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Utah 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 Utah County, Utah?
The median effective property tax rate in Utah County is 0.46%: a median annual bill of $2,234 on a median home value of $489,200. That's the 18th-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 Utah County?
The median Utah County property tax bill is $2,234 a year, about $186 a month, compared with a Utah county median of $1,603.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Utah County?
The deadline to appeal in Utah County is September 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Utah County a high property tax area?
Utah County's 0.46% effective rate is below the Utah county median of 0.49% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 29 Utah counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Utah 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

Salt Lake County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $2,726

Sanpete County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,536

Summit County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $3,469

Carbon County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,288

Juab County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,708

Duchesne County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,611

Morgan County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $3,264

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