Utah homeowners paid a median $2,525 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.52%. The lowest county is Rich County (0.26%) and the highest is San Juan County (0.80%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 29 Utah counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich County | $859 | $334,600 | 0.26% |
| 2 | Wayne County | $1,394 | $411,800 | 0.34% |
| 3 | Summit County | $3,701 | $1,067,700 | 0.35% |
| 4 | Garfield County | $1,127 | $318,100 | 0.35% |
| 5 | Piute County | $939 | $264,800 | 0.35% |
| 6 | Kane County | $1,630 | $410,900 | 0.40% |
| 7 | Beaver County | $1,142 | $283,700 | 0.40% |
| 8 | Iron County | $1,558 | $379,000 | 0.41% |
| 9 | Grand County | $2,215 | $538,700 | 0.41% |
| 10 | Washington County | $2,158 | $510,700 | 0.42% |
| 11 | Utah County | $2,370 | $538,700 | 0.44% |
| 12 | Juab County | $1,914 | $425,400 | 0.45% |
| 13 | Cache County | $2,011 | $444,400 | 0.45% |
| 14 | Wasatch County | $3,624 | $787,300 | 0.46% |
| 15 | Daggett County | $1,304 | $282,300 | 0.46% |
| 16 | Sanpete County | $1,619 | $347,200 | 0.47% |
| 17 | Box Elder County | $1,966 | $403,600 | 0.49% |
| 18 | Uintah County | $1,523 | $298,600 | 0.51% |
| 19 | Millard County | $1,454 | $284,700 | 0.51% |
| 20 | Morgan County | $3,411 | $654,900 | 0.52% |
| 21 | Davis County | $2,665 | $505,500 | 0.53% |
| 22 | Salt Lake County | $2,836 | $525,700 | 0.54% |
| 23 | Sevier County | $1,683 | $311,200 | 0.54% |
| 24 | Tooele County | $2,460 | $431,600 | 0.57% |
| 25 | Weber County | $2,557 | $426,700 | 0.60% |
| 26 | Carbon County | $1,394 | $228,500 | 0.61% |
| 27 | Duchesne County | $1,742 | $283,700 | 0.61% |
| 28 | Emery County | $1,350 | $218,700 | 0.62% |
| 29 | San Juan County | $1,788 | $224,200 | 0.80% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Utah?
Rich County, with a median effective rate of 0.26% ($859 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Utah?
San Juan County at 0.80% ($1,788 median tax).
How much is property tax in Utah?
Utah homeowners paid a median $2,525 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.52%. The lowest county is Rich County (0.26%) and the highest is San Juan County (0.80%) (Census 2020–2024).