Washington County, Utah Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Utah. Population: 48,574.
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,076, which is 14% higher than the Utah state average and 8% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $465,600. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,076
+14% vs State
+8% vs US
Median Home Value
$465,600
+23% vs State
+120% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
-10% vs State
-53% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,023
$169/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,158
$180/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,076 +8.2% | 0.45% |
| 2022 | $1,919 +10.1% | 0.46% |
| 2021 | $1,743 +6.3% | 0.51% |
| 2020 | $1,639 +5.5% | 0.53% |
| 2019 | $1,553 | 0.55% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$76,411
per year
Monthly Tax
$173
per month
Other Counties in Utah
Cache County
Tax: $1,929/yr Rate: 0.49%
Iron County
Tax: $1,444/yr Rate: 0.42%
Utah County
Tax: $2,234/yr Rate: 0.46%
Kane County
Tax: $1,470/yr Rate: 0.42%
Beaver County
Tax: $1,121/yr Rate: 0.39%
Rich County
Tax: $846/yr Rate: 0.29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington County, Utah? ▼
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,076 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.45% on a median home value of $465,600.
How does Washington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County are 8% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.45% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Washington County? ▼
In Washington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,023 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,158. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Washington County? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $76,411. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.