Salt Lake County Property Tax Calculator
Utah taxes owner-occupied primary residences on only a portion of their market value under the state's residential exemption, and the Salt Lake County Assessor's Office applies that exemption automatically once a homeowner certifies the property as their primary residence. Non-primary residences and other property types are taxed on their full assessed value. With Salt Lake County selected above, entering a home value returns a projected bill right away.
Annual Property Tax
$2,629Monthly (Escrow)
$219Effective Rate
0.50%Salt Lake County's effective rate (0.50%) is 5% higher than the Utah average (0.48%).
Edit inputs ↑Salt Lake County Effective Rate
0.50%
Vs. Utah Average
5% higher
Utah National Rank
#49 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$525,700
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$2,629
Monthly Equivalent
$219
Property tax in Salt Lake County, Utah
- The Salt Lake County Assessor's Office establishes a fair market value annually, and Utah's residential exemption then reduces the taxable portion for a certified primary residence.
- Non-primary residences, such as second homes or most rentals, are taxed on their full assessed value without the residential exemption.
- A fair-market figure an owner disputes can be taken to the Board of Equalization for reconsideration.
- Property owners must file to certify a home as their primary residence to receive the exemption — it isn't always automatic for every ownership situation.
Other large Utah counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Emery County | 0.62% | $218,700 |
| Carbon County | 0.62% | $228,500 |
| Weber County | 0.56% | $426,700 |
| Duchesne County | 0.56% | $283,700 |
| Tooele County | 0.54% | $431,600 |
See property tax across every county in Utah at the Utah property tax calculator , or check your Utah income tax with the Utah income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Salt Lake County?
The Salt Lake County Assessor's Office fixes a fair market value, and for a certified primary residence, Utah's residential exemption trims the portion of that value subject to tax before local rates apply. A non-primary residence is taxed on the full assessed figure instead.
How do I appeal my Salt Lake County assessment?
A written case can be filed with the county Board of Equalization inside the notice deadline, backed by comparable sales or other records showing the fair market figure runs high.
Does Salt Lake County offer a homestead-type exemption?
Utah's residential exemption serves that role, taxing a certified primary residence on only a portion of its market value rather than the full assessed amount, though you generally need to file to certify the property qualifies.
Why is a rental property taxed more than my Salt Lake County home?
A rental or other non-primary residence doesn't qualify for Utah's residential exemption, so it's taxed on its full market value, while a certified owner-occupied primary residence only pays tax on a reduced portion of that same value.
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