Search Bountiful Property Tax Records
Bountiful property tax records are managed entirely by Davis County, not by the city of Bountiful. The Davis County Assessor values all parcels in Bountiful, and the Davis County Treasurer collects tax payments. Bountiful is one of the older and more established communities in Davis County, with a stable residential base and a consistent real estate market. This page explains how to search Bountiful property tax records online, how assessment works for local property owners, and what steps to take if you need to appeal your value.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Davis County Assessor for Bountiful Properties
The Davis County Assessor is the office responsible for all Bountiful property tax records. The assessor values every parcel in the county each year using market sales data, field inspections, and mass appraisal methods. You can search Bountiful properties online through the assessor's portal using a street address or parcel serial number.
The assessor's database shows current assessed values, property class, ownership name, legal description, and exemption status. For Bountiful, an established city with a wide mix of home ages and sizes, looking up a parcel gives you a useful snapshot of how the assessor views that specific property. Values are set as of January 1 each year under Utah Code requirements.
Bountiful sits in the southern part of Davis County, close to Salt Lake County, and its real estate market tends to be active. The assessor uses nearby sales to calibrate values, so when homes in Bountiful sell at strong prices, nearby properties may see value adjustments at the next reassessment cycle.
Note: The Davis County Assessor's online portal requires a parcel serial number or address. If an address search does not return results, try entering the serial number from a prior tax notice.
Find Bountiful Property Tax Records Online
For deed and title documents tied to Bountiful properties, use the Davis County Recorder. The recorder holds warranty deeds, trust deeds, liens, and easements. These documents are part of the chain of title for every Bountiful parcel and are public record. You can search by owner name or parcel number to find documents recorded against a Bountiful property.
Tax billing and payment information for Bountiful parcels is handled by the Davis County Treasurer. Once you have your parcel serial number, the treasurer's system shows whether taxes are paid, what is currently due, and any delinquency history. You can pay online, by mail, or in person at the county offices.
Together, the assessor, recorder, and treasurer give you a complete picture of any Bountiful property tax record. Each office maintains its own database, but they all tie back to the same parcel serial number. Starting with the assessor's office and noting that number makes the other searches faster.
The Bountiful City official website provides city service information and links to county property resources for Bountiful residents.
Bountiful's city site covers local services, development permits, and community resources. For property tax records specifically, the city routes residents to Davis County offices.
Bountiful's development services department handles building permits and zoning approvals for local properties.
Permits pulled through Bountiful's development services are reported to the Davis County Assessor and can affect assessed values when significant improvements are made to a property.
The Davis County Assessor is the primary online source for Bountiful assessed values, parcel data, and exemption status.
The Davis County Assessor's portal covers all of Bountiful. Enter a street address or parcel number to view current assessed values, property characteristics, and ownership details for any Bountiful parcel.
How Assessment Works in Bountiful
Utah law under Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2 requires that all property be assessed at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each year. The Davis County Assessor applies that rule to every Bountiful parcel. For residential homes, the assessor looks at sales of comparable homes throughout Bountiful and nearby areas to set values.
Bountiful is an older, well-developed city. Many homes were built in the 1960s through 1980s, and values are generally stable compared to rapidly growing suburban areas. That said, the broader Davis County market has seen appreciation in recent years, and even established areas like Bountiful can see value increases when the broader market moves up.
The assessor must physically inspect every parcel at least once every five years. Between inspections, values are adjusted based on statistical models using sales data. If your home sold recently, the sale price is likely to influence both your value and values for similar nearby Bountiful homes.
Bountiful Exemptions and Tax Calculation
Utah's 45% primary residence exemption applies to owner-occupied homes in Bountiful. The taxable value is 55% of the full assessed market value. This exemption is automatic for homes where the owner lives on the property and is not available for rentals, commercial parcels, or vacant land, which are taxed on 100% of assessed value.
To verify the exemption is on your Bountiful parcel, check the Davis County Assessor's database. The property record shows whether the exemption is applied. If you moved in recently or changed the use of a property, the assessor may not yet have updated the record.
Davis County's effective rate is 0.60%, with a median annual tax of $1,354. That rate is applied to the taxable portion of assessed value. Your actual Bountiful tax bill is the sum of levies from Davis County, Bountiful City, the Davis School District, and any special service districts covering your specific area. Each district's rate is certified through the state's process each year.
Bountiful City operates Bountiful Fiber, a city-owned high-speed internet service. Bountiful Fiber is a city utility and does not affect property tax assessment or billing. Property taxes and city utility fees are separate charges billed through different systems.
Note: Compare your annual assessment notice to what similar Bountiful homes sold for recently. If the county's value is higher than comparable sales would support, that is grounds for an appeal.
Building Permits and Property Tax Impact in Bountiful
When you pull a building permit in Bountiful for a major project, the work gets reported to the Davis County Assessor. Additions, new structures, finished basements, and accessory dwelling units can all increase the assessed value of your Bountiful property once the work is complete and the permit is closed.
The assessor will typically schedule a field inspection after a significant permit is finalized. The purpose is to verify the improvement and update the property record. This is how the tax roll stays current in established cities like Bountiful, where new construction is less common than in newer suburbs but permitted improvements still happen regularly.
Cosmetic repairs and routine maintenance generally do not affect your Bountiful assessment. But any permitted project that adds to your home's living space, adds a structure on the lot, or materially changes the property's characteristics can result in a value increase in the tax record.
Appealing a Bountiful Property Assessment
If you disagree with the value the Davis County Assessor placed on your Bountiful property, you can file an appeal with the Davis County Board of Equalization. The appeal window is shown on your annual assessment notice and is typically a few weeks after the notice is mailed. Missing that deadline means waiting for the next year's assessment cycle.
A strong appeal includes evidence that the county's value does not match the market. Comparable sales from Bountiful and nearby neighborhoods, a current licensed appraisal, or documentation of property issues that reduce value all work well as supporting evidence. Errors in the assessor's records, like wrong square footage or incorrect bedroom count, are also grounds for appeal.
If the Board of Equalization does not rule in your favor, the next step is the Utah State Tax Commission Property Tax Division. The Commission holds formal hearings and can order the county to revise the assessment if the evidence warrants it. You can also visit the Utah State Tax Commission website for general information on property tax rules and the appeals process statewide.
Davis County Property Tax Records
Bountiful is part of Davis County. Every property assessment, deed record, and tax payment for Bountiful parcels runs through Davis County offices. Visit the Davis County property tax records page for full county-level details, office locations, and additional resources.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Bountiful are in Davis County or close by. Property tax records for each are handled through county offices using the same assessor portal and search tools.