Utah County
Assessor
What the Assessor’s Office Does
What the Assessor’s Office Does
The Utah County Assessor’s Office determines the assessed value of real property and personal property for tax purposes. It maintains accurate property records and ensures properties are valued accurately and equitably according to Utah State Tax Code. The Assessor’s Office also handles property tax exemptions.
What We DON’T Do
What We DON’T Do
- Set Tax Rates
- Collect Taxes
- Process Name Changes
- Process Address Updates
- Process Abatements
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Residential, commercial buildings, agricultural, and vacant land
Equipment, including leased and rented, that is used to operate a business
Declare your property as primary or secondary to ensure correct tax assessment if your address has changed.
The Greenbelt and Urban Farming Acts tax agricultural land by productivity, not market value.
County Assessor - Burt Garfield
County Assessor - Burt Garfield
Burt Garfield brings 30 years of experience to the Assessor’s Office, including corporate leadership, small business ownership, and public service. His career includes roles at organizations such as American Express, Discover Card, Zions Bank, and Franklin Covey. Since 2010, Burt has been a key member of the Utah County Assessor’s Office, start as a part-time data analyst and rising to Chief Deputy Assessor in 2015. In 2023, he was first elected Assessor. Burt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Administration from Purdue University