84526 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 84526 (Helper, Utah) pay a median of $1,283/year in property taxes on homes valued at $209,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 23% above the Utah state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 84526 is approximately $107, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carbon County. This is $618 less than the Utah average of $1,901/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Utah, 84526 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 84128 (0.61%) and 84537 (0.61%).

In Helper, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $53,786, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Utah assesses all property at 100% of market value and resets the assessment to purchase price at sale, with no annual cap on subsequent increases. Carbon County offers a Homeowner Exemption ($32,350 off assessed value for primary residences) — apply to the Carbon County Assessor within 30 days of purchase or by April 15 of the following tax year. Contact the Carbon County Assessor's office to file your exemption and verify the exemption date.