The FY 2027 tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase. Details are available in the Property Tax Impact Schedule. Full budget documents can be found on the budget page. A Public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on Aug. 11.

Understanding Property Taxes in West Jordan

Property taxes help fund essential local services that residents rely on every day, including public safety, parks, streets, and other city services.

This page serves as West Jordan’s one-stop resource for property tax information. Here you’ll find explanations, videos, budget information, public hearing details, frequently asked questions, and updates regarding any proposed changes to property taxes.

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What Are Property Taxes?
How Property Taxes Work
Truth in Taxation Explained
Current Property Tax Proposal

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What are Property Taxes?

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How Property Taxes Work

Property taxes, in West Jordan, are collected by Salt Lake County and distributed among several taxing entities.
A typical property tax bill may include taxes that support:

  • West Jordan City
  • Jordan School District
  • Salt Lake County
  • Water conservancy districts
  • Mosquito abatement districts
  • Other special service districts

West Jordan receives only a portion of the total property tax bill.

READ: Where Your City Dollars Go: Understanding West Jordan’s Budget

Truth in Taxation Explained

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Utah’s Truth in Taxation law is designed to provide transparency whenever a taxing entity seeks additional property tax revenue.

Under state law:

  • Property tax rates are adjusted each year to generate the same revenue from existing properties as the prior year.
  • New growth is added separately.
  • If a taxing entity wants to collect more revenue than allowed under the certified tax rate, it must publicly advertise the increase and hold a public hearing.

This process ensures taxpayers are informed and have an opportunity to provide feedback before a decision is made.

READ: Property Taxes Made Easy – a 10 Minute Guide

Current Property Tax Proposal | FY 26-27

View West Jordan’s Budget Reports Page

The City of West Jordan recently received updated property value information from Salt Lake County. Because of this update, some numbers in the previously presented property tax impact schedule needed to be adjusted.

Purpose of the Tax Increase

During the budget process, City staff and the City Council reviewed several potential uses for additional property tax revenue. Some items originally included in the proposed Property Tax Impact Schedule were determined to be related to the City’s continued growth and can be funded through growth-related revenues rather than a property tax increase.

As budget discussions progressed, the proposed use of any additional property tax revenue was narrowed to address increasing operational costs that affect the City’s ability to provide services.

If approved, the proposed property tax increase would be used to help offset:

  • Increased fuel costs for the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment used to provide services throughout the community.
  • Technology and IT service costs necessary to maintain and support the systems, software, cybersecurity, and technology infrastructure relied upon by City departments.

These proposed uses are detailed in the City’s Amended Property Tax Impact Schedule.

What Has Not Changed

  • The City’s proposed property tax increase remains $500,418.
  • The proposed increase has already been advertised as required by state law.
  • The City Council will make a final decision after public hearings in August.

What Changed

Due to higher-than-expected new growth throughout West Jordan, the percentage increase is slightly lower than originally estimated:

  • Updated estimate: 2.19%
  • Previous estimate: 2.26%

Because more property value has been added to the city’s tax base, the same dollar amount is spread across more properties.

Estimated Impact

Average Homeowner

  • Approximately $8.66 per year
  • Previous estimate: $8.96 per year

Average Business

  • Approximately $15.74 per year
  • Previous estimate: $16.30 per year

Why Did These Numbers Change?

Salt Lake County reported more new growth in property values than originally projected. As new homes and businesses are added, the tax burden is spread across a larger tax base, slightly reducing the estimated impact on individual taxpayers.

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