Utah— Property Tax & Closing Costs
2024 Census dataEffective tax rate
0.26%
of assessed value annually
Median home value
$334,600
2024 ACS survey
Median taxes paid
$859/yr
2024 data
Rich County's 0.26% effective property tax rate ranks 24th lowest among the 3,134 US counties tracked, placing it in the bottom 5% lowest nationally. Within Utah's 29 counties, it's the 1st lowest. On the county's median home value of $334,600, the typical homeowner pays $859 annually in property tax — $770 less than the national median of $1,629. Utah charges no state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs here lower than high-transfer-tax states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware.
Calculate your true cost
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Rich County.
County median: $334,600
Leave at $0 if the property has no homeowners association.
LTV: 80.00%
At closing
Monthly ongoing
Year one
Low flood risk. Flood insurance not typically required. Verify at msc.fema.gov for your specific property.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 6.8% — your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Utah property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Rich County may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Primary Residential Exemption
Primary residences are taxed on only 55% of fair market value (45% exemption, constitutional). Must be occupied for at least 183 consecutive days in a calendar year.
View official source →Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement
Veterans with 10%+ VA service-connected disability receive a property tax abatement scaled to their disability rating. Unremarried surviving spouses also qualify.
View official source →Circuit Breaker Credit (Low-Income Senior)
Income-based property tax credit for homeowners 65+ with household income below the annually-adjusted threshold. Credit varies with income.
View official source →Last verified 2026-04. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently — always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Rich County.
The effective property tax rate in Rich County is 0.26% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($859) divided by the median home value ($334,600), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
No. Utah does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Rich County lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing.
Flood risk is relatively low. Only 0.3% of Rich County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone — verify at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Rich County typically run $6,692–$16,730 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Data sources for Rich County
Every figure on this page is traceable. Verify the numbers yourself against the original public data.
Source for the 0.26% effective property tax rate, median home value, and median taxes paid (ACS 5-year, 2024 vintage).
Source for county-level flood zone exposure, wildfire risk, and other natural hazard ratings. Updated quarterly by FEMA.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Rich County.
Guides for Utah home buyers
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