Utah County
Assessor
Estimates the market value of real property and personal property for tax purposes in order to ensure accurate and equitable property assessments.
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
- Set Tax Rates
- Collect Taxes
- Process Name Changes
- Process Address Updates
- Process Abatements
Get to Know Your County Assessor in Utah
What We Assess
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.
Property Search
The Land Records page lets you search by name, address, or serial number to find property details, subdivisions, taxes, and appraisals. The parcel map provides a county-wide view with basic parcel info, aerial imagery, and property details.
County Assessor
Burt Garfield
Burt Garfield brings 30 years of work experience to the Assessor's Office, including corporate leadership, small-business ownership, and public service. His career includes roles at American Express, Discover Card, Zions Bank, and FranklinCovey. Since 2010, Burt has been a key member of the Utah County Assessor’s Office, starting as a part-time data analyst and rising to Chief Deputy Assessor in 2015. In 2023, he was 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.