2024 Cost of City Government Report Released

Over the last few weeks, many property owners have received their property tax notices projecting what they will pay in property taxes next year. What these notices do not reflect, however, is the total cost of living in a particular city, and all the money the city...

President’s Message

As I begin my new position here I want to take a few minutes to introduce myself. In the future you can expect to read messages focused on Utah tax policy in this space but for this first time, I want to share who I am with all of you.  When I was a young...

2024 Summer Truth in Taxation Hearings

66 taxing entities throughout Utah will be holding public Truth in Taxation hearings over the next six weeks to discuss and vote on their proposed property tax hikes. Residents within these taxing entities will receive notice and are encouraged to attend the hearing...

Recreation Center Report

This one-time report from the Utah Taxpayers Association studies the operating costs of six public recreation centers in the state: three run by a recreation district, and three run by cities. This report does not seek to dispute the merits of recreation centers or...