--- title: "Utah Property Tax Calculator (0.49% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Utah homeowners pay a median $2,648 a year in property tax on a median home value of $545,200, an effective rate of 0.49%: the 9th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 45% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Utah home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/utah --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Utah property tax calculator Utah homeowners pay a median $2,648 a year in property tax on a median home value of $545,200, an effective rate of 0.49%: the 9th lowest of the 50 states and DC and 45% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,648 $221 a month at 0.4857% - Median tax paid in Utah: $2,648 - Median home value there: $545,200 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $4,855 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Utah property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.49%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $971 | $81 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $1,457 | $121 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $1,943 | $162 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $2,429 | $202 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $3,643 | $304 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $4,857 | $405 | $8,905 | ## Utah vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wyoming](/property-tax-calculator/wyoming) | 0.57% | $1,947 | $339,500 | | [Colorado](/property-tax-calculator/colorado) | 0.49% | $2,828 | $574,600 | | Utah | 0.49% | $2,648 | $545,200 | | [Nevada](/property-tax-calculator/nevada) | 0.47% | $2,143 | $455,500 | | [Arizona](/property-tax-calculator/arizona) | 0.43% | $1,828 | $426,000 | | [Idaho](/property-tax-calculator/idaho) | 0.43% | $1,912 | $446,400 | ## What Utah homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,648 (30th highest of 51); $2,638 for homes with a mortgage and $2,671 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $545,200, so a typical home pays about $221 a month. - 824,019 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Utah income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/utah); sales tax averages 7.42% with local taxes ([Utah sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/utah)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Utah revenue department](https://tax.utah.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Utah property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Utah? The effective rate is 0.49% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,648) divided by the median home value ($545,200), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Utah? About $1,457 a year ($121 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Utah have high property taxes? Utah has the 9th lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 43 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 30th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Utah property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Utah - [Utah paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/utah) - [Utah income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/utah) - [Utah sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/utah) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)