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%.
Property tax in Salt Lake County by home value, at 0.54%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,078 | $90 |
| $300,000 | $1,617 | $135 |
| $400,000 | $2,156 | $180 |
| $500,000 | $2,695 | $225 |
| $750,000 | $4,043 | $337 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,390 | $449 |
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.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
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.
Other Utah counties
Related calculators
Sources
Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.