Wayne County Property Taxes

Wayne County, Utah

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$106/mo escrow

#3 of 29 counties in Utah

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.35%

vs. Utah Avg29.8% below
vs. National Avg52.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$364,800

State avg $377,586

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,469

$122/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,126

$94/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 29 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wayne County, Utah

Wayne County has Utah's lowest tax rate

Wayne County's effective rate of 0.349% is Utah's lowest and ranks among the nation's most tax-friendly counties. The median property tax of $1,274 represents a 53% discount versus the national median of $2,690.

Utah's clear tax leader

Wayne County's 0.349% rate stands alone as the lowest in Utah, trailing the state average of 0.498% by nearly 0.15 percentage points. No other Utah county comes close to this advantage.

Dramatically lower than all nearby counties

Wayne County's 0.349% rate undercuts Wasatch and Washington (0.446%) by 0.097 percentage points and Weber (0.621%) by 0.272 percentage points. This represents unmatched regional tax relief.

Exceptionally low bills for homeowners

On a median home value of $364,800, Wayne County residents pay just $1,274 annually in property taxes. That's approximately $106 per month—the state's lowest homeowner burden.

Verify your assessment is accurate

Even at Utah's lowest rate, assessment errors still occur and can inflate your bill. Contact the Wayne County assessor for a free review to ensure you're not paying a penny more than necessary.

How Wayne County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wayne County$1,274
Utah State Average$1,815
National Average$1,924

Wayne County

0.35%

Effective rate

Utah Avg

0.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wayne County, Utah?
The effective property tax rate in Wayne County, Utah is 0.35%. 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 Wayne County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wayne County is $1,274. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,469, while those without a mortgage pay $1,126.
How does Wayne County compare to the Utah average?
Wayne County's effective tax rate of 0.35% is lower than the Utah state average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,274, compared to the state average of $1,815.
What is the median home value in Wayne County, Utah?
The median home value in Wayne County, Utah is $364,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wayne County a low property tax area in Utah?
Yes — Wayne County's effective property tax rate of 0.35% is below the Utah average of 0.48%. The median annual property tax of $1,274 is also lower the state average of $1,815, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wayne County rank for property taxes in Utah?
Wayne County ranks #3 out of 29 counties in Utah by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.35% and median annual tax of $1,274, 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.