What is the statewide residential property tax benchmark in Utah?

A broad statewide benchmark is an effective property tax rate of about 0.60% of home value. On a $400,000 home, that equals roughly $2,400 per year before local exemptions, caps, credits, and special tax districts.

Where should I start my Utah appeal?

Start with your assessment notice, county property record, tax bill, exemptions, classification, and comparable sales. Local rules control the filing method and deadline.

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Utah property tax appeal guide

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Start by checking your Notice of Valuation and gathering your county property record.

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Utah County Guides

Select your county or county-equivalent below for local property tax appeal guidance, basic deadline context, assessment-review steps, and residential tax-bill benchmarks.

Statewide Residential Benchmark

A broad statewide benchmark for Utah is an effective property tax rate of about 0.60% of home value. On a $400,000 residential property, that equals about $2,400 per year. This is a statewide comparison point, not a guarantee of what any parcel will owe.

Basic statewide deadlines

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Utah county Board of Equalization appeals are generally due by September 15 or 45 days after notice, whichever is later.

Start by checking your Notice of Valuation and gathering your county property record.

Then confirm the current year’s instructions with your county assessor, local board, municipality, or state tax authority, especially if a deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday.

Common questions

When is the Utah property tax appeal deadline?

Utah county Board of Equalization appeals are generally due by September 15 or 45 days after notice, whichever is later. Confirm the exact current-year deadline with your local assessing office.

What should I gather first?

Gather your assessment notice, property record card, tax bill, exemption information, photos, repair estimates, and comparable sales.

Can AppealTax help with a Utah assessment review?

AppealTax can help review your assessment, identify errors, organize comparable sales, and prepare a clearer challenge before the appeal window closes.