2026 rates for 29 counties
The median effective property tax rate in Utah is 0.55% of a home's value, so a $300,000 home pays about $1,665 a year — below the national median of 1.07%. Most homeowners pay between 0.54% and 0.57%, from 0.17% in Garfield County to 1.03% in Uintah County. Use the calculator below or browse by county to find your exact rate.
Utah keeps property taxes low through a combination of moderate rates and a circuit breaker program for low-income households. The state assesses residential property at 55% of market value. Salt Lake County has the highest rates in the state; rural counties are considerably lower.
Calculate your estimated property tax in Utah
Annual Property Tax
$832
Monthly Property Tax
$69
* This is an estimate based on the median tax rate. Actual taxes may vary based on local assessments and exemptions.
Property tax rates in Utah
0.544%
25% of properties pay this rate or less
0.555%
50% of properties pay this rate or less
0.574%
25% of properties pay more than this rate
These percentiles show the range of property tax rates. 25% of properties pay less than the low rate, 50% pay less than the median, and 75% pay less than the high rate.
The difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles is 0.030%, indicating the variation in property tax rates within this area. Use the median (50th percentile) for the most typical estimate.
State averages sourced from Tax Foundation 2024 data. National median: 1.07%.
Based on the median rate of 0.555%. Actual taxes depend on assessed value and local exemptions.
| Home Value | Annual Tax | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $832 | $69/mo |
| $250,000 | $1,387 | $116/mo |
| $350,000 | $1,942 | $162/mo |
| $500,000 | $2,775 | $231/mo |
| $750,000 | $4,162 | $347/mo |
| $1,000,000 | $5,549 | $462/mo |
The median effective property tax rate in Utah is 0.55% of a home's value. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,665 a year, or $139 a month if it is paid through mortgage escrow. Your actual bill depends on your county and city rates and on any exemptions, such as a homestead exemption, that lower your taxable value.
Payment Schedule
Annual
Due Date(s)
November 30
Semi-annual option available: November 30 and May 31.
Always verify exact deadlines with your local county assessor or tax collector, as dates can vary by municipality.
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