Salt Lake County Property Taxes: Pay Online, Search Parcel Value, Calculate Tax, Appeal & Use Relief Programs
Use this guide when you need to pay a Salt Lake County property tax bill, find a tax notice, search parcel value, understand the 45% Utah primary-residence exemption, calculate an estimate, file a valuation appeal, apply for senior or veteran relief, set up prepayments, update your address, or contact the correct office before the November 30 deadline.
Choose the right Salt Lake County office before you pay or appeal
Salt Lake County property tax work is split across different offices. Paying the bill, changing value, filing an appeal and applying for relief are not handled by the same desk.
Fast task board
- 1Need to pay, print a receipt, set up prepayments or check delinquent balance? Use the Salt Lake County Treasurer.
- 2Need parcel value, owner/address search, property details or market value questions? Use the Salt Lake County Assessor.
- 3Need to appeal the valuation notice? Use the Salt Lake County Auditor / Property Tax Division and Board of Equalization process.
- 4Need senior, veteran, blind, hardship, indigent or deferral relief? Use the Treasurer Tax Relief Division and file by the program deadline.
- 5Need deed, sale, transfer, mortgage or boundary records? Use the Recorder/Surveyor; tax offices do not replace recorded legal documents.
Official task links
Assessor values
Assessor sets fair market value and property records.
Auditor notices
Auditor sends valuation notice and manages appeals.
Treasurer bills
Treasurer sends tax notice, collects payment and relief forms.
Owner pays
Payment must be finalized by Nov. 30 or next business day.
How to pay Salt Lake County property taxes online
The official Treasurer payment system lets you search by parcel number or parcel address, add up to eight parcels to the cart, make partial payments and choose eCheck, debit card, credit card or digital wallet.
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Open the official Treasurer payment pageStart here before entering bank or card details.
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Open Salt Lake County Pay My Property Taxes. Have your property tax notice and payment account information ready. The online system requires cookies, JavaScript and 128-bit encryption.
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Search by parcel number or parcel addressUse the notice first if you have it.
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Enter the parcel number from the tax notice, or use parcel address lookup if you do not know the parcel number. Confirm owner, address, parcel number, tax year, amount due and category before adding the parcel to your cart.
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Review amount and payment methodFees differ by method.
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The Treasurer payment steps list eCheck as free. Debit card fee is 1% with a $1.50 minimum. Credit card and Apple Pay / Google Pay / Samsung Pay are listed at 2.39% with a $1.50 minimum. Review the fee screen before finalizing.
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Finalize before midnight MST on the due dateDo not leave checkout unfinished.
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Current taxes must be paid by November 30, or the following business day if November 30 falls on a weekend or holiday. Online payment must be finalized before midnight Mountain Standard Time. Save the confirmation and later verify the parcel balance.
| Payment Detail | Official Rule / Tip | What To Do |
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| Due date | November 30, or next business day if weekend/holiday | Finalize before midnight MST. |
| eCheck | Currently free | Use checking account number, not deposit slip details. |
| Debit card | 1% fee, minimum $1.50 | Review fee before paying. |
| Credit card / digital wallet | 2.39% fee, minimum $1.50 | Use only if convenience is worth the fee. |
| Partial payment | Payment screen allows amount modification | Understand penalties/interest may apply to unpaid balance. |
| Multiple parcels | Shopping cart holds up to 8 parcels total | Add all parcels before checkout if paying together. |
How to search Salt Lake County property tax notice, parcel value and assessment details
Use the Treasurer tools for tax notice, bill and delinquent balance. Use the Assessor tools for property valuation, parcel search and property details.
Treasurer lookup
Use for tax notice, payment balance, due amount, prepayment setup, paperless statements and delinquent balance.
Assessor lookup
Use for parcel search, owner/address lookup, property valuation, market value and parcel viewer information.
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Search the Assessor valuation pageBest first step for value questions.
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Open View a Property Valuation. Enter an address or parcel number. When typing an address, select the dropdown match so you land on the right parcel.
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Use parcel search for deeper recordsGood for owner/address/parcel ID searches.
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Open the Salt Lake County Assessor parcel search. Use name, address or parcel ID fields. Match parcel ID, property address and owner before relying on values or tax district details.
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Use Treasurer notice lookup for bill questionsValue search does not replace amount-due search.
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Use the Treasurer’s property tax services to find a tax notice, pay, update address, set up prepayments or check delinquent balance. The Assessor value and the Treasurer bill are connected, but they are not the same screen.
How Salt Lake County property tax is calculated
Utah property tax starts with fair market value. The big residential rule is the 45% primary-residence exemption, which makes only 55% of fair market value taxable for a qualifying primary residence.
1. Fair market value
The county assessor appraises residential property at 100% of fair market value and aims for uniform values across similar properties.
2. Taxable value
A qualifying primary residence receives a 45% exemption, so the taxable value is 55% of fair market value.
3. Tax rates
Tax rates are applied to taxable value. Different tax districts can produce different bills even for similar homes.
| Estimate Step | Primary Residence Example | Meaning |
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| Fair market value | $600,000 | Assessor’s market value estimate. |
| Primary residence exemption | $600,000 × 45% = $270,000 exempt | Utah primary-residence reduction. |
| Taxable value | $600,000 × 55% = $330,000 taxable | Rate applies to taxable value. |
| Apply tax rate | $330,000 × combined tax rate | Tax district rate creates the bill. |
| Official bill | Treasurer notice controls | Pay the actual county notice, not a rough estimate. |
Salt Lake County property tax calendar owners should follow
The official bill and notice control your account, but this calendar explains the normal annual flow from valuation notice to appeal window to tax payment.
| Date / Window | Official Meaning | Owner Action |
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| July 15 | Utah State Tax Commission sends preliminary approval of proposed rates to County Auditor for valuation notices | Watch for valuation notice soon after. |
| July 22 | County Auditor mails Notice of Valuation and Tax Change by this date | Review value, exemption and tax-change details immediately. |
| August 1 | Board of Equalization opens for valuation appeals for 45 days | Gather evidence and file if value is wrong. |
| September 1 | Statutory deadline for tax relief applications with Treasurer | File relief before this date unless officially extended. |
| September 15 | BOE appeal deadline, or 45 days from tax valuation notice, whichever is later | Do not wait for the tax bill to appeal value. |
| November 1 | Treasurer sends official property tax notices for amounts due by this date | Verify bill, escrow and mailing address. |
| November 30 | Last day to pay current year property taxes without penalty | Pay/postmark/finalize online before midnight MST. |
| January 31 | Penalty reduction window ends if delinquent balance and penalty are paid in full | Pay fully before interest becomes worse. |
How to appeal Salt Lake County property valuation
Appeal the valuation, not just the tax amount. The Auditor / Property Tax Division handles the Board of Equalization appeal process, and you only need to file one way: online, email, mail or in person.
Appeal checklist before filing
- 1Find the parcel number. Use the Notice of Valuation or Assessor search.
- 2Write your owner opinion of value. Do not just say the tax is too high; state what the market value should be.
- 3Attach evidence. Use closing statement, appraisal, comparable sales, factual-error proof or commercial income/cost documents.
- 4Commercial appeals need extra documents. Commercial appeals require a Confidentiality Agreement and Owner Authorization if the appellant is different than the owner.
- 5File only one method. Salt Lake County says you only need to submit by one appeal method.
Official appeal paths
| Appeal Basis | Evidence Salt Lake County Asks For | Practical Tip |
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| Recent purchase | Closing statement, settlement statement or HUD-1; full appraisal if available | Use if you bought within one year and county value is higher than purchase evidence. |
| Recent appraisal | Full appraisal within one year of January 1 of current year | Submit full appraisal, not just a summary page. |
| Comparable sales | Minimum three comparable sales, up to five preferred, within one year of January 1 | Choose similar style, size, age, location and condition. |
| Factual error | Proof of wrong square footage, legal description, percent complete or physical error | Screenshots/photos are stronger when paired with measurements or documents. |
| Commercial / industrial | Rent roll, vacancy rate evidence, prior-year income/expense statement and rate-of-return evidence | Prepare confidentiality and owner authorization documents early. |
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Read the official appeal instructionsDo this before uploading files.
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Open Salt Lake County How to File an Appeal and confirm the current year opening date and deadline. For 2026, appeals begin August 1, 2026.
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Gather evidence before submissionWeak evidence can lead to denial.
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Prepare parcel number, physical address, county proposed value, owner proposed value, name, address, email, phone and documentary proof. Do not submit only a complaint that taxes increased.
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Submit online, email, mail or in personUse only one method.
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Online: use the official appeal button from the appeal page. Email: send appeal form and evidence to propertytaxappeals@saltlakecounty.gov. Mail or deliver: Office of the Salt Lake County Auditor / Property Tax Division, 2001 South State Street, Suite N3-300.
Salt Lake County property tax relief programs
The Treasurer oversees multiple relief programs. File early because the statutory filing deadline is September 1 unless extended.
Circuit Breaker
For eligible senior homeowners age 67+ or qualifying widow/widower. Salt Lake County lists a 20% taxable home value reduction and a credit up to $1,412 for 2026 income brackets.
Veteran Relief
For eligible veterans with service-connected disability, certain surviving spouses/minor children, and active-duty service members serving outside Utah.
Senior Deferral
Available to homeowners age 75+ who meet ownership, income, asset and property-value requirements. Deferral postpones payment; it does not erase tax.
Hardship Relief
For extreme hardship applicants meeting household income and asset requirements. Contact the Treasurer Tax Relief Division for current rules.
Indigent Relief
Listed for age 65+ or people receiving disability benefits with income/assets below Salt Lake County’s published limits.
Blind Relief
For legally blind applicants or qualifying widowed spouse/minor-aged orphan of a deceased blind person.
| Program | Useful Official Detail | User Action |
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| Circuit Breaker | Age 67+ or surviving spouse; household income limit shown up to $44,221 for 2026 table | Prepare tax returns, SSA-1099 and 1099 documents. |
| Veteran Relief | Service-connected disability or qualifying active duty outside Utah | Prepare VA/service documents and ownership proof. |
| Senior Deferral | Age 75+ before Jan. 1, 2026; income and asset limits apply | Confirm this is deferral, not forgiveness. |
| Tax Relief deadline | September 1 unless officially extended | Do not wait for the November bill. |
| Tax Relief contact | 385-468-8300, option 2 | Call before filing if documents are missing. |
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Open the official tax relief pageChoose the correct program before filling forms.
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Open Salt Lake County Tax Relief. Review Circuit Breaker, Veteran Relief, Hardship Relief, Indigent Relief, Blind Relief and Senior Deferral.
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Prepare income and eligibility documentsMost relief denials come from missing proof.
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Prepare federal tax returns with schedules, SSA-1099, all 1099 forms, pension/interest/dividend/IRA/401(k) statements, immigration documents if applicable, VA/service records if applying for veteran relief and property ownership proof.
Prepaying Salt Lake County property taxes and keeping notices from getting lost
Salt Lake County offers services for prepayments, paperless statements, address updates and delinquent balance lookup. These prevent year-end surprises.
Prepayments
The Treasurer offers a special program to prepay estimated property taxes in monthly installments during the year, with remaining balance handled at the final due date.
Paperless statements
Owners can sign up or update preferences to receive the official property tax notice by email in the fall.
Address update
Use Treasurer property tax services to update mailing details so notices and tax information go to the right place.
Escrow still needs checking
If your lender pays taxes, still verify the parcel because notices, escrow transfers and servicer changes can create missed-payment surprises.
What happens if Salt Lake County property tax is not paid
Late property tax starts with penalty, then interest, then long-term delinquency risk. Do not wait for tax sale stage to fix a missed bill.
| Stage | Official Detail | Owner Action |
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| After Nov. 30 | Unpaid current taxes become delinquent | Pay immediately if missed by mistake. |
| Initial penalty | Greater of 2.5% or $10 for each parcel | Check parcel balance and pay full amount. |
| Penalty reduction | Reduced to greater of 1% or $10 if balance and penalty paid by Jan. 31 | Use Jan. 31 window if already delinquent. |
| After Jan. 31 | Interest added retroactively to Jan. 1 if balance remains | Ask Treasurer for payoff before sending payment. |
| March 15, fifth year | Redemption period expires March 15 of the 5th year after taxes become delinquent | Resolve before tax-sale listing and late-May sale process. |
Salt Lake County property tax contacts
Use the right contact so your question is not delayed. Most core property tax offices are connected to the Salt Lake County Government Center at 2001 South State Street.
Treasurer
Use for: tax bills, payments, receipts, delinquency, prepayments, tax relief and refunds.
Phone: 385-468-8300
Email: treasurer@saltlakecounty.gov
Assessor
Use for: property valuation, parcel data, market value, property records and personal property taxes.
Phone: 385-468-8000
Email: assessor@slco.org
Auditor / Appeals
Use for: valuation notices, property tax appeals, Board of Equalization and tax sales.
Phone: 385-468-7200
Email: propertytaxappeals@saltlakecounty.gov
| Office | Address / Mail | Hours / Notes |
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| Salt Lake County Treasurer | 2001 S State St, Ste N1-200, Salt Lake City, UT 84190; payment mail often uses PO Box 26947, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0947 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Salt Lake County Assessor | 2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-7421 / Government Center location | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Salt Lake County Auditor / Property Tax | 2001 South State Street, Suite N3-300, Salt Lake City, UT 84190; appeal mail: PO Box 144575, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Map to Salt Lake County Government Center
Use the map for in-person Treasurer, Assessor and Auditor/appeals routing. Call first if you need tax relief document help, a same-day payoff, or appeal filing assistance.
Official Salt Lake County property tax resources
Use these links for live tasks. The guide above explains what each portal is for so users do not have to open every official page just to understand the process.
Salt Lake County property tax FAQs
Short answers for owners trying to pay, search, calculate, appeal or reduce a Salt Lake County property tax bill.
QWhere do I pay Salt Lake County property taxes online?▾
Use the official Salt Lake County Treasurer payment system. Search by parcel number or parcel address, review taxes due, choose payment method and finalize before the deadline.
QWhen are Salt Lake County property taxes due?▾
Current year taxes are due by November 30. If November 30 is a weekend or holiday, payment is due the following business day. Online payments must be finalized before midnight MST.
QWhat is the late penalty?▾
The Treasurer lists the delinquent penalty as the greater of 2.5% or $10 per parcel. It can be reduced to the greater of 1% or $10 if the balance and penalty are paid by January 31. After January 31, interest is added retroactively to January 1.
QWho sets my property value?▾
The Salt Lake County Assessor determines property market value and maintains property records. The Treasurer collects tax, and the Auditor handles valuation notices and appeals.
QHow do I search my parcel value?▾
Use the Salt Lake County Assessor valuation search or parcel search. You can search by address or parcel number, then verify the property record before using the value.
QHow does the Utah 45% primary-residence exemption work?▾
Utah primary residences receive an exemption equal to 45% of fair market value. That means the taxable value is 55% of fair market value. Second homes and unoccupied residential property may be taxed on 100% of value.
QWhen can I appeal my Salt Lake County value?▾
The Board of Equalization appeal window opens August 1 and closes September 15, or 45 days from the valuation notice, whichever is later. For 2026, Salt Lake County states appeals are accepted beginning August 1, 2026.
QWhat evidence should I submit with an appeal?▾
Strong evidence includes a recent closing statement, full appraisal, three to five comparable sales, proof of factual errors or commercial income/cost documentation if applicable.
QWhat property tax relief programs are available?▾
Salt Lake County lists Circuit Breaker, Veteran Relief, Hardship Relief, Indigent Relief, Blind Relief and Senior Deferral. Most relief applications are due September 1 unless extended.
QIs PropertyTaxUSA.org official?▾
No. PropertyTaxUSA.org is an independent informational guide. Verify all balances, due dates, penalties, appeals, relief and payment status with official Salt Lake County or Utah State Tax Commission sources.
Bottom line
For Salt Lake County property taxes, think: Assessor sets value → Auditor sends valuation notice and handles appeals → Treasurer bills, collects, manages relief and tracks delinquency. Search your parcel early, appeal before the BOE deadline if value is wrong, file relief by September 1 if eligible, and finalize payment before midnight MST on November 30 or the next business day.
Independent guide notice: This page is not Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake County Treasurer, Assessor, Auditor, Utah State Tax Commission, a payment processor or legal advice. Official county and state sources control bills, balances, notices, due dates, penalties, tax sale status, appeals and relief decisions.