TaxBy County

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.56%

Median Annual Tax

$2,726

How Salt Lake County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Salt Lake County$2,726
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Salt Lake County

0.56%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,704

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,784

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,726

Monthly Escrow

$227

Effective Rate

0.56%

vs. Utah State Average▲ 50.2% above
vs. National Average▲ 1.3% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Salt Lake County, Utah is 0.56%. 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 Salt Lake County?
The median annual property tax payment in Salt Lake County is $2,726. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,704, while those without a mortgage pay $2,784.
How does Salt Lake County compare to the Utah average?
Salt Lake County's effective tax rate of 0.56% is higher than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Salt Lake County is $2,726, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The median home value in Salt Lake County, Utah is $484,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Utah?
Property taxes in Utah are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Sevier County(UT)

Rate0.55%
Median Tax$1,513

Morgan County(UT)

Rate0.54%
Median Tax$3,264

Emery County(UT)

Rate0.58%
Median Tax$1,151

Davis County(UT)

Rate0.54%
Median Tax$2,546
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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.

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