Utah property tax exemptions can lower your bill — there are breaks for owner-occupants, seniors, veterans, and homeowners with disabilities, and many people who qualify never claim them. That is money left on the table every year. Below are the Utah property tax exemptions that exist, who qualifies, and how to apply. Amounts and income limits change over time and some are set locally, so treat each figure as a
starting point and confirm the current number with your local assessor.
Utah Property Tax at a Glance
| Homestead & Primary-Residence Relief | Available — see below |
| Senior Relief (Age 65+) | Available — see below |
| Veteran & Disabled-Veteran Relief | Available — see below |
| Disability Relief | Available — see below |
Verified from official state and county sources.
In This Utah Guide:
Utah Property Tax Exemptions & Relief
An exemption lowers the value your tax is figured on (or, in some states, gives you a credit or caps how fast your value can rise) — so the same tax rate produces a smaller bill. Here is each of the Utah property tax exemptions available to homeowners.
Relief does not look the same everywhere. Some states knock a flat dollar amount off your home’s value; others give a credit on the tax itself, cap how much your assessed value can rise each year, or freeze the bill for qualifying seniors. A few offer an income-based rebate instead of a value exemption. The point is the same — a lower bill for people who qualify — but the
form differs, so read each program below for how it actually works rather than assuming it is a simple dollar discount.
Homestead & Primary-Residence Relief
Primary Residential Exemption (Utah Const. Art. XIII sec. 3): exempts 45% of a primary residence’s fair market value (plus up to one acre), so you’re taxed on only 55% of the home’s value. It’s usually applied automatically once the home is coded as a primary residence; file a declaration with the county assessor if it isn’t. Owner or tenant must occupy 183+ days.
How much / how it works: 45% of fair market value exempt (taxed on 55%). Confirm with your county assessor.
Senior Relief (Age 65+)
Circuit Breaker Tax Abatement (Homeowner’s Credit): a refundable credit (up to ~$1,110) plus a value reduction, for owners 67+ (or a widow/widower of any age) with household income under the yearly limit (~$44,000). Counties may add a low-income abatement for 65+. Apply with the county auditor/treasurer by September 1 (December 31 final).
How much / how it works: Credit up to ~$1,110 (67+, income under ~$44,000, 2026). Confirm with your county auditor.
Veteran & Disabled-Veteran Relief
Disabled Veteran Exemption (Utah Code 59-2-1903): exempts taxable value scaled to the veteran’s disability rating (10%+ required), up to a maximum of about $535,459 of taxable value for 2026 (indexed) – a 100% rating or killed-in-action status is effectively a full exemption of the home. Unremarried surviving spouse and minor orphans qualify. Apply with the county by September 1 (one-time unless the rating changes).
How much / how it works: Up to ~$535,459 of taxable value (2026), scaled by disability rating; full at 100%/KIA. Confirm with your county.
Disability Relief
A Blind Exemption exempts $11,500 of taxable value (with a physician’s certification), and totally disabled owners can use the Circuit Breaker credit on the same income terms as seniors.
How much / how it works: Blind: $11,500 of taxable value; plus the income-based Circuit Breaker credit. Confirm with your county.
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How to Apply for Utah Property Tax Exemptions
Utah property tax exemptions are almost never automatic — you have to file for them, usually with your local assessor, and usually by a set date each year. Apply once for most breaks and they carry forward, but a few (like some senior or income-based programs) must be renewed. If you just bought your home, or just turned 65, or your disability or veteran status changed, that is the moment
to file.
Even one missed exemption can cost hundreds of dollars a year, so it is worth ten minutes to check.
Don’t want to appeal your Utah taxes yourself? A property tax appeal service can file everything for you and usually only charges if it wins — typically a share of what it saves you. It is one option; you can also appeal on your own for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Utah property tax exemptions are available?
Utah has relief for owner-occupants (homestead), seniors 65+, veterans and disabled veterans, and homeowners with disabilities. The details, amounts, and income limits are covered above — and each is worth checking, because they can stack.
Who qualifies for a homestead exemption in Utah?
Generally an owner who lives in the home as their primary residence. Exact rules — and whether the state uses a dollar exemption, a credit, or an assessment cap — are described in the homestead section above.
How do I apply for Utah property tax exemptions?
File the application with your local assessor, usually by a set date each year. Most exemptions carry forward once approved; some must be renewed. Confirm the current form and deadline with your assessor.
Can I claim more than one of the Utah property tax exemptions?
Often yes — for example a homestead break plus a senior or veteran break — though some programs interact. The sections above note where that applies; your assessor can confirm what stacks.
Utah Property Tax Sources & Data
- Tax Foundation — Property Taxes by State & County: taxfoundation.org
- U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey): census.gov/acs
- Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (property tax data): lincolninst.edu
Exemption details for Utah on this page were verified from official Utah state and county sources and last
checked in July 2026. Amounts, income limits, and deadlines change and many are set locally — confirm the current
figures and forms with your local assessor before you rely on them.
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Know Property Tax is an independent educational resource. It is not a government agency, not a county assessor, and not a tax-appeal service. Property tax rates, bills, exemptions, and deadlines change over time and vary by county and property. Confirm anything that affects your taxes with your county assessor or a licensed professional before you act.