Salt Lake City's proposed 12.5% property tax increase: what it means for commercial real estate
2027 budget
Property type
City / tax area
Assessed / appraised value
$2,000,000
Tax breakdown by levy type
City levy
School district
County
Special districts
Rate comparison · SLC-area cities mills per $1,000 · click to select
Source: Utah State Tax Commission, 2025 Tax Rates by Tax Area (Report 600, Jan. 5, 2026). Covers all 23 incorporated municipalities in Salt Lake County: 16 cities, Alta and Brighton (towns), and Kearns, Magna, White City, Copperton, and Emigration Canyon (metro townships). Metro townships and Brighton levy zero municipal tax. Proposed view applies a 12.5% increase to the SLC municipal levy (code 3070) only; all other levies unchanged. Commercial properties assessed at 100% of market value; residential at 55% (Utah primary residence exemption). Estimates only — consult a tax professional for precise figures.