Salt Lake City property-tax hearing set for Aug. 11 on proposed $13.8 million increase

Salt Lake City residents will have a formal opportunity to comment on a proposed property-tax increase at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the City and County Building.

If approved, the proposal would generate $13,793,967 in additional annual Salt Lake City property-tax revenue, according to the city’s July 31 public notice. The hearing is part of the Truth-in-Taxation process for fiscal year 2026-27 and includes consideration of the city’s tax levy, including the library fund levy.

Budget adopted, property-tax process still pending

The Salt Lake City Council adopted the city’s $2.1 billion fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 16. The budget took effect July 1, but the property-tax portion of the process continues because the proposed rate is above the certified tax rate and requires a Truth-in-Taxation hearing before final rates are implemented.

The proposed increase is not final. The Aug. 11 hearing is the next major step before the City Council considers final action on the levy and the additional revenue.

City examples show the potential impact

The city’s notice estimates that the Salt Lake City tax on a $703,000 residence would rise from $1,090.74 to $1,190.88 annually—an increase of $100.14 per year.

For a $703,000 business, the notice estimates that the annual Salt Lake City tax would increase from $1,983.16 to $2,165.24, or $182.08.

Those are official city examples, not a prediction for every property. A complete property-tax bill may also include taxes imposed by other entities, such as Salt Lake County, the school district and other taxing authorities.

When and where to comment

The Truth-in-Taxation hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Room 315 of the City and County Building, 451 South State, Salt Lake City.

The city notice says people may attend or participate virtually. Registration for online or in-person attendance is available through the city’s listed meeting registration link. The City Council also says comments may be submitted through its 24-hour comment line at 801-535-7654 or by email. Virtual participation instructions are expected to be posted on the Council’s agendas page no later than 24 hours before the hearing and may be updated before the meeting.

What happens next

The hearing will allow public comment on the proposed increase and the reasons for it. After the hearing, the Council will consider final action on the property-tax levy. Residents who want to participate should review the official notice and Council agenda materials, register if needed and prepare comments before the Aug. 11 meeting.

The immediate issue is not whether the increase has already taken effect. It is whether the proposed levy will be approved after the required public-hearing process.

Sources

• Salt Lake City public hearing notice: Proposed Tax Increase FY 2027