Rich County Property Taxes
Rich County, Utah
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$71/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$291,200
State avg ▼ $377,586
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$812
$68/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$870
$73/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 29 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Rich County, Utah
Rich County taxes well below national average
Rich County's effective tax rate of 0.290% ranks in the bottom 15% nationally, meaning homeowners here pay significantly less than the U.S. median property tax of $2,690. The county's median tax bill of $846 is less than a third of what Americans typically owe, reflecting both lower property values and a light tax hand.
Utah's lightest tax burden
Rich County has the lowest effective tax rate among all 29 Utah counties at 0.290%, compared to the state average of 0.498%. With a median tax of just $846 versus the statewide median of $1,815, Rich County residents enjoy the state's most affordable property tax environment.
Significantly cheaper than surrounding areas
Rich County's 0.290% rate stands out dramatically against nearby Uintah County (0.535%) and Daggett County to the north. Even compared to other rural Utah counties, Rich's tax burden remains the lightest in the region and state.
Median home costs $846 annually in taxes
A typical Rich County home valued at $291,200 generates an annual property tax bill of $846. Whether you own your home outright or carry a mortgage, your tax obligation remains remarkably stable at around $840–$870 per year.
Review your assessment—overages are common
Even in low-tax counties like Rich, homeowners occasionally face inflated assessments that don't match market reality. If your tax bill feels high relative to comparable homes, filing an appeal with the county assessor's office could uncover savings.
How Rich County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Rich County
0.29%
Effective rate
Utah Avg
0.48%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.