San Juan County Property Taxes
San Juan County, Utah
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$134/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$189,900
State avg ▼ $377,586
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,776
$148/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,346
$112/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#29
of 29 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in San Juan County, Utah
San Juan has Utah's highest tax rate
San Juan County's effective tax rate of 0.844% ranks in the top 5% nationally and is 69% higher than the state average of 0.498%. Though the median tax bill of $1,603 falls below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values, the effective rate reveals a heavy local tax burden.
Steepest taxes in all of Utah
San Juan County has the highest effective tax rate among all 29 Utah counties at 0.844%, nearly double the statewide average of 0.498%. Its median tax of $1,603 sits between low-tax rural counties and high-value counties, reflecting the county's unique fiscal structure.
Far exceeds surrounding rural counties
San Juan County's 0.844% rate dwarfs neighboring Emery County and nearby Navajo County, Arizona, and stands well above every other Utah county in the Four Corners region. The rate reflects San Juan's distinct revenue needs as a sparsely populated, resource-dependent area.
Median home carries $1,603 annual tax
A typical San Juan County home valued at $189,900 generates an annual property tax bill of $1,603—the result of the county's elevated rate applied to lower property values. Interestingly, homeowners with mortgages pay $1,776, while outright owners pay $1,346, reflecting assessment variation.
Challenge assessments in this high-rate county
In San Juan's high-tax environment, even small assessment errors can compound into significant yearly costs for homeowners. Filing a formal appeal to verify your assessment's accuracy relative to comparable properties is especially worthwhile in this county.
How San Juan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
San Juan County
0.84%
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.