Garfield County Property Taxes

Garfield County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

40.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$91/mo escrow

#4 of 29 counties in Utah

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.38%

vs. Utah Avg40.1% below
vs. National Avg59.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$285,800

State avg $377,586

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,176

$98/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$968

$81/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#4

of 29 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Garfield County, Utah

Garfield taxes well below national average

Garfield County's effective tax rate of 0.380% ranks among the lowest in the nation, sitting well below the national median of 0.535%. The median property tax bill here is just $1,087—less than 40% of the national median of $2,690.

Lowest property taxes in Utah

Garfield County has the lowest effective tax rate among all Utah counties at 0.380%, compared to the state average of 0.498%. Residents here pay roughly $728 less annually than the statewide median tax of $1,815.

Significantly lower than nearby Kane County

Garfield's 0.380% rate undercuts Kane County (0.419%) and Piute County (0.431%) by meaningful margins. While home values are comparable across the region, Garfield homeowners enjoy the steepest tax advantage.

Median home pays $1,087 annually

The typical Garfield County home valued at $285,800 carries an annual property tax of $1,087. With a mortgage, that figure rises slightly to $1,176, but remains one of Utah's most affordable tax burdens.

Challenge your assessment if overvalued

Even in low-tax Garfield County, many homeowners are assessed above market value and don't realize they can appeal. A formal assessment challenge costs nothing and could reduce your bill further.

How Garfield County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Garfield County$1,087
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Garfield County

0.38%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Garfield County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Garfield County, Utah is 0.38%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Garfield County?
The median annual property tax payment in Garfield County is $1,087. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,176, while those without a mortgage pay $968.
How does Garfield County compare to the Utah average?
Garfield County's effective tax rate of 0.38% is lower than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Garfield County is $1,087, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Garfield County, Utah?
The median home value in Garfield County, Utah is $285,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Garfield County a low property tax area in Utah?
Yes — Garfield County's effective property tax rate of 0.38% is below the Utah average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax of $1,087 is also lower the state average of $1,815, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Garfield County rank for property taxes in Utah?
Garfield County ranks #4 out of 29 counties in Utah by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.38% and median annual tax of $1,087, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.