Property Tax Increase
Summary
The city council tentatively adopted a $72 million budget that includes an option for a 5.2% property tax increase to cover rising operational and inflationary costs. Residents heavily criticized the proposed tax hike during public comment, pointing to cumulative tax increases and cost-of-living pressures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $174,000 in additional property tax revenue, resulting in an annual increase of approximately $18.72 for an average primary residence valued at $850,000.
City operations and departments receiving inflationary funding adjustments to maintain essential municipal services.
Fixed-income residents and property owners facing mounting tax and utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Heber City cannot raise taxes this year as officials had planned
Heber City cannot move forward with a 4.2% property tax increase as originally proposed and approved for fiscal year 2027. The Utah State Tax Commission has prohibited the increase after notifying the city that it did not completely follow a new state law.
Heber City cannot raise taxes this year as officials had planned
Heber City cannot raise taxes this year as officials had planned Park Record
Heber City can’t raise taxes after failing to meet new state rule
Heber City can’t raise taxes after failing to meet new state rule KPCW
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
Residents voiced strong concerns over the proposed property tax increase during public comment, prompting the council to lower the increase to 4.2% by utilizing power utility dividends to ease the financial burden on homeowners.
Tax hike, really?
My question to the Heber City Council: With the unbridled runaway growth you’re allowing in Heber City and the thousands of new homeowners flooding our streets, it seems that with all the new money that’s...
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Heber City residents oppose near 5% property tax rate increase
Heber City resident Keaton Hansen nervously checks his bank account every time he gets groceries at Walmart. He has five kids, aged 2 to 12, and said he can’t afford daycare. He drives a car manufactured in 2003. Despite working as a nurse at Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital and having two side hustles, he’s “drowning” in bills to the point of “depression.”
City Council - Aug 5, 2026
The city is proposing a 4.8% property tax increase to cover rising costs for city services due to inflation. Residents are concerned about the cumulative impact on their household budgets.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city is looking at ways to help seniors on fixed incomes pay their property taxes as costs rise.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The city is proposing a 5.2% property tax hike to help cover rising costs. This would add about $174,000 to the city's budget.
City Council - May 19, 2026
The city is moving forward with plans to increase property tax revenue, setting a Truth in Taxation public hearing for August 2026. Residents voiced strong frustration over rising taxes, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures.
City Council - May 9, 2026
The city is considering a 5.2% property tax increase to help pay for rising costs in city services like police, roads, and parks. If it goes through, it will cost the average homeowner about $18.72 more per year.
Heber City intends to increase property taxes by 5%
Heber City intends to increase property taxes by 5% Park Record
City Council - May 5, 2026
The city council tentatively adopted a $72 million budget that includes an option for a 5.2% property tax increase to cover rising operational and inflationary costs. Residents heavily criticized the proposed tax hike during public comment, pointing to cumulative tax increases and cost-of-living pressures.
Heber City officials eye bills that could impact property tax rate increases
Heber City officials eye bills that could impact property tax rate increases Park Record
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