Property Tax Relief

Recently you may have received your property tax notice in the mail. These notices show all property taxing entities and projected changes in the tax rate. 

There are those in the county who may qualify for tax relief of some sort. Please read below to see if you may qualify for tax relief.

The Salt Lake County Treasurer is responsible for the administration of the five tax relief programs in Salt Lake County.
 

Within each tax relief program there are specific eligibility requirements that must be met.  The eligibility requirements may change from year to year. Applicants must prove the eligibility requirements are met on an annual basis before tax relief can be granted 

 

In order to be considered for tax relief, applicants are required to provide tax returns and other proof of income, savings and investment statements, including retirement accounts, doctor's certifications and other relevant material.

The annual application deadline is September 1st. 

 

Programs and general requirements...
* Circuit Breaker - 66 years old or surviving spouse with household income up to $31,208
* Indigent - 65 years old or disabled or in extreme hardship with household income plus adjusted assets that do not exceed $31,208
* Hardship - Any age in extreme financial hardship with household income plus adjusted assets that do not exceed $31,208 + $4,020/ dependent
* Veteran - Disability or Active Duty 

o Disability -Veterans with a service connected disability or the unmarried surviving spouse or minor orphan of a veteran with a service-connected disability or a veteran who was killed in action or died in the line of duty

o Active Duty - Over 200 days of consecutive federal active duty out of the state

* Blind - Legally blind in both eyes or the unmarried surviving spouse or minor orphan of a blind person
 

Please call us the Treasurer's office at 385-468-8300 if you need an application form or have a question.