Tooele County, UT Property Tax: $2,303/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Tooele County is 0.59% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $391,300, that works out to about $2,309 per year, or $192 per month. Tooele County is located in western Utah, with part of the Salt Lake City as its county seat, and is home to approximately 76,648 residents.
About Tooele County
Tooele County covers approximately 7,040.3 square miles in Utah. The county is home to about 76,648 residents living in roughly 24,138 housing units, of which 78.9% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $101,846, and the median home was built in 1997.
The county seat is part of the Salt Lake City. Tooele County borders Elko County, White Pine County, Box Elder County, Davis County, Juab 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 Tooele County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Tooele County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooele County, UT | 0.59% | $391,300 | $2,309 |
| Utah state average | 0.50% | — | $1,957* |
| Elko County | 0.51% | $282,400 | $1,434 |
| White Pine County | 0.49% | $196,700 | $968 |
| Box Elder County | 0.51% | $357,400 | $1,828 |
| Davis County | 0.54% | $470,500 | $2,546 |
| Juab County | 0.46% | $369,800 | $1,708 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Tooele County's median home value of $391,300. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tooele County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Utah?
At 0.59%, Tooele County is higher than the Utah state average of 0.50%. On a home at the county median of $391,300, that means about $2,309 per year — versus $1,957 at the state average rate, a difference of $352 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Tooele County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Tooele County?
For a home at the county median value of $391,300, the annual property tax in Tooele County is approximately $2,309 — or about $192 per month. For a home worth $586,950, expect around $3,463 per year. For a $782,600 home, approximately $4,617 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Tooele County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Tooele County are handled by the Tooele County Assessor's office in part of the 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 Tooele 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 0.59% shown here. Contact the Tooele 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