How the Appeal Process Works

Under Utah Code Annotated §59-2 1004 and Utah State Tax Commission Rule R884-24P-66, the property valuation appeal process generally follows these steps:

1: Review Your Valuation Notice

Each year, you will receive a Valuation Notice from your county auditor stating the market value of your property and your estimated property tax.

Carefully review this notice, as it triggers your right to appeal.

2: Submit Your Appeal

You must file your appeal on or before the deadline stated on your Valuation Notice (commonly September 15, but verify your county’s specific date).

Either through this portal or your county’s process, you should:
  • Complete the appeal application.
  • Provide the required evidence (e.g., comparable sales, a professional appraisal, photographs, corrections to property characteristics).
  • Indicate if you wish to appear in person, by phone, or have your appeal decided on written evidence.

3: Initial Review by the County Auditor

If the assessor and the taxpayer agree on a revised (lower) market value, they may sign a stipulation agreement to resolve the appeal without a hearing.
The county auditor will determine whether your appeal includes sufficient evidence to proceed.
Your evidence will be shared with the county assessor.

4: No Agreement? Proceed to Hearing

Both you and the assessor may submit additional evidence and recommend a value for consideration.
If no agreement is reached, the appeal moves forward.
Depending on your county, a hearing officer or the Board of Equalization will conduct the hearing.

5: Hearing and Presentation

You will have an opportunity to present your case and any supporting evidence.
The assessor may present their position and evidence.
The hearing officer or BOE will consider all information to determine the fair market value.

6: Final Determination

After the hearing, the Board of Equalization will issue a written decision.
If you do not appeal this decision, it stands as the final determination of your property’s valuation.

7: Further Appeal

If you disagree with the BOE’s decision, you may file an appeal with the Utah State Tax Commission within the timeframe specified in the decision notice.

What Evidence Should You Provide?

To support your appeal, consider including:
  • Recent comparable property sales data
  • A professional appraisal
  • Photos showing property condition
  • Documentation of errors in the county’s records
The burden of proof is on you as the property owner to demonstrate that the county’s assessed value does not reflect the property’s fair market value as of January 1 of the tax year.

Relevant Law and Rule

This process is governed by:

Further Reading

Want to learn more about how the appeals process works? Read more below from the Utah State Tax Commission:
Property Valuation Appeals Process