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Salt Lake County, UT Property Tax Calculator
Salt Lake County homeowners pay a median $2,836 a year in property tax, 0.54% of a median $525,700 home: above Utah's 0.52% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Salt Lake County by home value, at 0.54%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $260,000 | $1,401 | $117 |
| $390,000 | $2,102 | $175 |
| $530,000 | $2,857 | $238 |
| $790,000 | $4,258 | $355 |
| $1,050,000 | $5,660 | $472 |
Salt Lake County against Utah and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 0.54% | $2,836 | $525,700 | $97,494 |
| Utah | 0.52% | $2,525 | $489,400 | $95,166 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Salt Lake County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Salt Lake County?
The effective rate is 0.54%: a median $2,836 a year on a median $525,700 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 9 Utah counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Salt Lake County?
About $2,156 a year, $180 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Salt Lake County compare with the rest of Utah?
Its rate is above the state's 0.52%. Across Utah, covered counties range from 0.41% to 0.60%.
How do I lower my Salt Lake County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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