Proposed Property Tax Increase
Summary
The city is considering a 5.2% tax hike to cover rising costs for city services like police, roads, and parks. This would add about $19 a year to the tax bill for an $850,000 home.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program is estimated to cost approximately $82,500 annually, funded by developer fees.
Low-income senior citizens (66+) who own their primary residence in Heber City.
Property owners will see a slight increase in their annual tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (7)
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Heber City residents oppose near 5% property tax rate increase
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Heber City residents oppose near 5% property tax rate increase Park Record | Park City, Utah
Heber City locals can weigh in on proposed property tax increase on Wednesday
Heber City Hall at 75 N. Main St. Credit: Park Record file photo by Clayton Steward Heber City intends to raise property taxes in the upcoming fiscal year 2027. Wednesday, locals will have the...
Heber City locals can weigh in on proposed property tax increase on Wednesday
Heber City locals can weigh in on proposed property tax increase on Wednesday Park Record
Heber City considers property tax abatement for low-income seniors
It’s clear to Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco that seniors are facing a “ginormous need” for relief. “We have senior citizens that are stuck between when they bought their houses 20, 30, 40 years ago and … the incredible inflation that’s happened,” she said.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city is considering using developer fees to provide tax relief to seniors struggling with rising living costs and property taxes.
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 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.
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