Summary
Residents weighed in on property tax increases and valuation disparities during the mandatory Truth-in-Taxation hearing. The Council ultimately voted to approve the final tax rates and ratify the city budget.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes property tax rates generating approximately $108 million for the general fund and $31.9 million for the library fund.
City municipal operations, library services, and infrastructure maintenance funded through property tax revenues.
Property owners facing higher tax bills due to rising valuations and tax rate adjustments.
Mentions & discussions (16)
Limited Council Formal Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
The city is raising property taxes by 9.16% to cover rising costs for city services, including public safety and infrastructure.
A 12.5% property tax increase? Here’s how Salt Lake City’s rate stacks up to its neighbors.
A 12.5% property tax increase? Here’s how Salt Lake City’s rate stacks up to its neighbors. The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City Council approves tax increase and Hive Pass elimination in new budget.
Salt Lake City Council approves tax increase and Hive Pass elimination in new budget. Salt Lake City Weekly
SLC approves ‘tough’ budget with 12.5% property tax hike and higher utility rates
SLC approves ‘tough’ budget with 12.5% property tax hike and higher utility rates The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City votes to hike property taxes 12.5%, hints at another next year
Salt Lakers will likely be getting a bigger property tax bill starting in the coming months. While city leaders have floated this possibility in recent years, the Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the city’s budget for F...
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming? KSL.com
LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
The city is proposing a 12.5% property tax hike to help pay for fire services, public lands, and other city operations. This would be a significant change for homeowners.
LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting - May 19, 2026
The city is considering a 12.5% property tax adjustment generating $13.5 million to fund departments like fire, public lands, and justice courts, drawing strong public pushback over utility hikes and police spending.
Council Work Session Meeting - May 14, 2026
The city is proposing a property tax increase to help balance the budget and fund critical services. It's a tough decision, and the Council is looking at how to minimize the impact on residents.
SLC Mayor Mendenhall floats future taxes as Salt Lake grapples with rising costs
SLC Mayor Mendenhall floats future taxes as Salt Lake grapples with rising costs Deseret News
'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase
'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase KSL.com
Limited Formal Meeting - Aug 19, 2025
Residents weighed in on property tax increases and valuation disparities during the mandatory Truth-in-Taxation hearing. The Council ultimately voted to approve the final tax rates and ratify the city budget.
Council Formal Meeting - Feb 18, 2025
A resident urged the Council to oppose state legislation (SB 197) that could eliminate property tax protections for seniors and widows.
Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike
SALT LAKE CITY — The mayor of Utah's capital city anticipates that her decision to introduce a 12.5% tax increase will face plenty of resistance during a pair of upcoming public hearings about it.Salt Lake...
'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's capital city isn't immune to rising costs that have plagued residents since 2020.The cost of replacing traffic signals has doubled in six years, while other vital things, like the...
Salt Lake City OKs 12.5% tax increase with $498.2M budget. Is another increase coming?
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's capital city plans to move forward with a proposed property tax increase as it handles financial challenges that many others face across the state and country.However, city leaders...
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