Utah County Property Taxes

Utah County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.1% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$186/mo escrow

#12 of 29 counties in Utah

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. Utah Avg23.1% above
vs. National Avg17% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$489,200

State avg $377,586

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,232

$186/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,241

$187/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 29 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Utah County, Utah

Utah County taxes rank low nationally

Utah County's effective tax rate of 0.457% sits well below the national median of 0.92%, putting it in the bottom quarter of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $2,234, compared to a national median of $2,690—a $456 annual savings on a typical home.

Below average for Utah

Among Utah's 29 counties, Utah County ranks in the lower half with an effective rate of 0.457%, compared to the state average of 0.498%. Homeowners here pay $419 less in annual property tax than the typical Utah county resident.

Competitive with neighboring counties

Utah County's 0.457% rate matches Wasatch and Washington counties (both 0.446%), making this region consistently affordable. The area sits significantly below Weber County's 0.621%, the highest in the region.

What a typical home costs in taxes

On a median home value of $489,200, Utah County homeowners pay approximately $2,234 annually in property taxes. This translates to roughly $186 per month, or $56 less than the national average.

You may be overassessed

Research shows many homeowners across Utah pay more than they owe due to inflated assessments. Contact your county assessor to request a free reassessment—you could lower your bill significantly.

How Utah County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Utah County$2,234
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Utah County

0.46%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Utah County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Utah County, Utah is 0.46%. 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 Utah County?
The median annual property tax payment in Utah County is $2,234. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,232, while those without a mortgage pay $2,241.
How does Utah County compare to the Utah average?
Utah County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Utah County is $2,234, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Utah County, Utah?
The median home value in Utah County, Utah is $489,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Utah County a low property tax area in Utah?
Yes — Utah County's effective property tax rate of 0.46% is below the Utah average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax of $2,234 is also comparable to the state average of $1,815, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Utah County rank for property taxes in Utah?
Utah County ranks #12 out of 29 counties in Utah by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.46% and median annual tax of $2,234, it falls in the middle 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.