Salt Lake County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Salt Lake County, Utah. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.54%
State Effective Rate
0.48%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$525,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,836
Owner-Occupied Households
281,875
The typical owner-occupied home in Salt Lake County is valued at $525,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,836 per year — an effective rate of 0.54%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Utah
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Salt Lake County, Utah, the current county-level estimate is 0.54%, or approximately $2,160 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Salt Lake County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.54% · vs Utah: 0.48% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,350 | $113 |
| $400,000 | $2,160 | $180 |
| $500,000 | $2,700 | $225 |
| $750,000 | $4,050 | $338 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,400 | $450 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Salt Lake County0.54%
- Davis County0.53%
- Weber County0.60%
- Cache County0.45%
- Utah County0.44%
- Washington County0.42%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
Need Statewide Context?
Visit Utah mortgage snapshot or return to the national calculator hub.