Salt Lake County, UT Property Tax: $2,726/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Salt Lake County is 0.56% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $484,500, that works out to about $2,713 per year, or $226 per month. Salt Lake County is located in central Utah, with Salt Lake City as its county seat, and is home to approximately 1,184,689 residents.
About Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County covers approximately 752.9 square miles in Utah. The county is home to about 1,184,689 residents living in roughly 440,166 housing units, of which 63.4% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $94,658, and the median home was built in 1985.
The county seat is Salt Lake City. Salt Lake County borders Davis County, Morgan County, Summit County, Tooele County, Utah County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Utah
Property taxes in Utah are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Utah offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Salt Lake County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Salt Lake County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 0.56% | $484,500 | $2,713 |
| Utah state average | 0.50% | — | $2,423* |
| Davis County | 0.54% | $470,500 | $2,546 |
| Morgan County | 0.54% | $600,900 | $3,264 |
| Summit County | 0.35% | $1,000,400 | $3,469 |
| Tooele County | 0.59% | $391,300 | $2,303 |
| Utah County | 0.46% | $489,200 | $2,234 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Salt Lake County's median home value of $484,500. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Salt Lake County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Utah?
At 0.56%, Salt Lake County is higher than the Utah state average of 0.50%. On a home at the county median of $484,500, that means about $2,713 per year — versus $2,423 at the state average rate, a difference of $290 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Salt Lake County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Salt Lake County?
For a home at the county median value of $484,500, the annual property tax in Salt Lake County is approximately $2,713 — or about $226 per month. For a home worth $726,750, expect around $4,070 per year. For a $969,000 home, approximately $5,426 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Salt Lake County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Salt Lake County are handled by the Salt Lake County Assessor's office in Salt Lake City. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Salt Lake County?
Utah counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.56% shown here. Contact the Salt Lake County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File