Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County, Utah
123 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Tel: 801-323-6800
County Website: Salt Lake county
Assessor Website: Salt Lake county assessor
Salt Lake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- First, gather all necessary information and evidence
- Click the Online Property Tax Appeal button below.
- Follow the instructions and attach evidence.
- Submit your appeal.
URLs
- https://slco.org/property-tax/property-tax-appeals/
- https://slco.org/property-tax/property-tax-appeals/what-do-i-need-to-file-an-appeal/
- https://slco.org/globalassets/1-site-files/property-tax/appeals/late-appeal-guidelines.pdf
- https://slco.org/auditor/tax-appeal/#/home
By E-mail:
To submit your appeal by E-mail, send the Appeal Form and evidence to:
propertytaxappeals@slco.org
By Mail:
To submit your appeal by mail, send the appeal application and evidence to:
Office of the Salt Lake County Auditor / Property Tax Division
2001 South State Street, Suite N3-300
PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
In Person:
To submit your appeal in person, bring appeal application and evidence to:
Office of the Salt Lake County Auditor / Property Tax Division
2001 South State street, Suite N3-300
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Salt Lake county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Salt Lake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Salt Lake county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Salt Lake county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Salt Lake county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Salt Lake county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Salt Lake county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Salt Lake county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Salt Lake county Utah tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Salt Lake County
Homes in Salt Lake county have a median home value of $336,138.
Salt Lake county home values are ranked 4 out of 28 counties in the state of Utah for median home price. The average median home value in Utah is $229,591. San Juan county has the lowest median price at $118,806. Summit county has the highest median price at $680,057.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Salt Lake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~157%.
The median household income in Salt Lake county is $77,128.
Compared to the state of Utah and the United States, Salt Lake county's median household income is higher than the state of Utah's average median household income of $64,718 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Salt Lake county's population has grown from 725,956 in 1990 to 1,185,238 in 2020, an increase of 63% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Utah's population has grown from 1,722,850 in 1990 to 3,271,616 in 2020, an increase of 90% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Salt Lake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Utah and greater than the population change for United States.
Salt Lake County Utah Cities
Alta, Bingham Canyon, Cottonwood, Draper, Holladay, Kearns, Lark, Magna, Midvale, Murray, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, West Jordan, West Valley City
Salt Lake County Utah Zipcodes
84006 / 84020 / 84044 / 84047 / 84065 / 84070 / 84084 / 84088 / 84092 / 84093 / 84094 / 84095 / 84101 / 84102 / 84103 / 84104 / 84105 / 84106 / 84107 / 84108 / 84109 / 84111 / 84112 / 84113 / 84115 / 84116 / 84117 / 84118 / 84119 / 84120 / 84121 / 84123 / 84124 / 84128 / 84180 /
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