Primary Residence Declaration

Primary Residence

Overview

In accordance with the provisions set forth under Utah state law, the Assessor's Office is required to verify and correctly classify all residential properties as a primary or secondary residence. State code 59-2-103 allows for a 45% residential exemption on primary residences in Utah. This means those receiving the exemption only pay property tax on 55% of the home's fair market value.

What qualifies a home as a primary residence in Utah?

Utah code defines a primary residence as a home that serves as the occupant's primary domicile for at least 183 consecutive days in a year. The owner, the owner's spouse, another family member, or a tenant may occupy the residence. A household may only claim one residential exemption in the State of Utah.

If you received a declaration form in the mail, you may:

If your home is currently not receiving the Primary Residential Exemption, and your home is being used as a FULL-TIME residence either by you or a tenant, you may apply for the exemption.

If you did not receive a declaration form, please download the declaration form below:

The Residential Declaration Form can be printed and submitted by mail, in person, or via email. Please return completed applications to:

MAIL TO:

Utah County Assessor's Office
Attn: Primary Residential Declaration
100 East Center Street
Provo, UT 84606

EMAIL TO:

resdec@utahcounty.gov

You must download, fill out, and save the form before attaching it to your email.

Secondary Residence

If your property qualifies as a secondary residence, please fill out and return the form below.



Frequently Asked Questions