84761 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 84761 (Parowan, Utah) pay a median of $1,397/year in property taxes on homes valued at $312,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 10% below the Utah state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 84761 is approximately $116, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Iron County. This is $504 less than the Utah average of $1,901/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Utah, 84761 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 84720 (0.45%) and 84005 (0.45%).

In Parowan, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $50,582, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Utah imposes no state property tax cap; Iron County Assessor will reassess your home to fair market value at purchase, and that value becomes your new tax base. Iron County offers the Homestead Exemption (exempting a portion of residential value from school taxes) and the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Exemption for owners 65+ — file applications directly with the Iron County Assessor. Contact the Iron County Assessor within 60 days of closing to apply for exemptions and verify your assessed value matches your purchase documentation.