Search Herriman Property Tax Records
Herriman property tax records are handled entirely by Salt Lake County, which assesses, bills, and collects taxes for all parcels within city limits. Herriman is one of Utah's fastest-growing cities, with new subdivisions and commercial development expanding rapidly in southwestern Salt Lake County. The city itself has no property tax office. All assessment functions belong to the county. This guide explains how to find Herriman property tax records, how rapid new construction affects your assessed value, what exemptions are available, and how to file an appeal if your assessment seems too high.
Herriman Quick Facts
Salt Lake County Assessor and Herriman Properties
The Salt Lake County Assessor at saltlakecounty.gov/assessor is responsible for valuing all Herriman parcels. The assessor's office is at 2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone 385-468-8000. Herriman properties are valued at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each year following Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2. Given Herriman's rapid growth, a large share of the assessment roll consists of newly built homes that were assessed for the first time in recent years.
The assessor uses a sales comparison approach for most Herriman residential properties. Sales from the prior year establish the value range for different home types, sizes, and neighborhoods. New homes are also assessed based on construction cost data. In a fast-growing city like Herriman, where large numbers of similar homes are built each year by a small number of builders, the assessor has strong data to work from. The result is that most new Herriman homes come in at assessments close to their sale price.
The official Herriman city website at herriman.org provides access to city services, development permits, and community resources that connect to how the county tracks and values properties in the city.
The Herriman city portal links to development services and permit records that inform the Salt Lake County Assessor's ongoing update of the city's assessment roll.
How to Find Herriman Property Tax Records Online
The Salt Lake County parcel viewer at apps.saltlakecounty.gov/assessor is the best online tool for Herriman property tax records. Enter your address or parcel number to view the full property record. You will see land value, improvement value, total assessed value, taxable value after exemptions, and current ownership. Prior year values are also available for comparison.
The Salt Lake County parcel viewer gives Herriman homeowners direct access to their property assessment record, including building details that drive the assessed value calculation.
The Salt Lake County property information page at saltlakecounty.gov/property-information-taxes consolidates assessment, payment, and recording resources in one place. This is a good starting point if you are not sure which county tool to use. It links to the assessor, treasurer, and recorder portals and explains the overall property tax process for Salt Lake County including Herriman.
The Utah GIS portal at gis.utah.gov provides a statewide parcel layer covering Herriman. Use it to view properties on a map, check boundaries, and explore surrounding parcels. This tool pulls from the same underlying county data as the assessor's parcel viewer.
New Construction in Herriman and the Assessment Roll
Herriman is among the fastest-growing cities in Utah. Hundreds of new homes are built each year across active subdivisions in the city's southwestern areas. When a newly built home in Herriman receives its certificate of occupancy, the Utah County Assessor adds it to the assessment roll for the first time. That first assessment is based on construction costs, builder sales data, and comparable new home sales in the area.
Buyers of new Herriman homes sometimes find that the first year assessment comes in at or above the purchase price. This is not unusual in a hot market where demand drives sale prices upward. If your first assessment is higher than what you paid, you have the right to appeal and can use your settlement statement as evidence. Many new Herriman homebuyers who appeal with a purchase contract and settlement statement do receive a reduction.
The Herriman Development Services division at herriman.org/development tracks all planning, zoning, and permit activity in the city. This data connects to the county assessor's process for updating the roll. As new phases of Herriman subdivisions receive building permits and certificates of occupancy, those parcels are added to the county tax base. This is one reason Herriman's overall property tax revenue has grown significantly in recent years.
The Salt Lake County Assessor's office processes all new Herriman construction, adding each property to the tax roll and setting the initial assessed value when the certificate of occupancy is issued.
Note: If you are buying land in Herriman with plans to build, the current year tax bill will be based on the land value only. Once construction is complete and the certificate of occupancy is issued, the improvement value is added and your tax bill will increase.
Herriman Property Tax Exemptions
Utah gives owner-occupants a 45% primary residence exemption. Herriman homeowners who live in their property as their main home pay tax on just 55% of the assessed value. This is set by Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2. The exemption is applied when the county classifies the property as a primary residence. For newly built Herriman homes, new owners should confirm the exemption is applied after recording their deed and occupying the property.
Rental properties and investment homes in Herriman do not qualify for the primary residence exemption. Given the rapid growth of the city and the number of investors buying new construction for rental purposes, this distinction matters for many Herriman property owners. If your home is classified as a rental and you actually live there as your primary residence, contact the assessor to update the classification and get the exemption applied.
The Circuit Breaker program provides a partial property tax refund for qualifying low-income elderly and disabled homeowners. Apply through the Utah State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov/contact/property-tax by the annual deadline. Salt Lake County's 0.67% effective rate is one of the higher rates in Utah, which makes the primary residence exemption and Circuit Breaker relief especially significant for Herriman homeowners on fixed incomes.
Paying Herriman Property Taxes
The Salt Lake County Treasurer at saltlakecounty.gov/treasurer handles collection for all Herriman parcels. Tax notices go out in the fall. The full amount is due by November 30. Pay online by e-check or credit card, by mail, or in person at the county office. The treasurer's portal shows your current balance, full payment history, and any delinquent amounts on your parcel.
Many new Herriman homeowners pay through mortgage escrow accounts. Your lender collects escrow funds monthly and pays the annual tax bill in the fall. Even with escrow in place, check the treasurer's portal each year to confirm payment was made. Escrow shortfalls do happen, particularly when assessed values rise and the escrow estimate from the prior year comes up short. If there is a shortfall, your lender may increase your monthly payment and send a separate payment to cover the gap.
Delinquent Herriman property taxes accrue interest under state statute. The county can move toward a tax lien sale on parcels with long-standing delinquencies. If you fall behind on Herriman property taxes, contact the Salt Lake County Treasurer's office as soon as possible to discuss your options. Early contact is far better than waiting until the situation escalates.
How to Appeal Your Herriman Assessment
Herriman property owners can appeal to the Salt Lake County Board of Equalization if they believe their assessed value is too high. The deadline to file is on your assessment notice. File before that date. The board reviews your evidence and the assessor's data and issues a decision. For most residential Herriman appeals, you do not need an attorney.
Build your case with comparable sales. Find Herriman homes similar to yours that sold for less than your assessed value. Look at sales from the months before January 1. The assessor must value property at 100% of market value. If recent Herriman sales for comparable homes come in below your assessed value, that is your strongest argument. A licensed appraiser can formalize the comparison and present it as a formal opinion of value, which carries more weight than informal estimates.
If the county board does not provide enough relief, appeal to the Utah State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov/contact/property-tax. Phone 801-297-2200, office at 210 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84134. The commission handles second-level appeals. Their decisions are final except for further review in district court.
Note: Appeals are worth pursuing if you have good data. Many Herriman property owners who file well-documented appeals receive a reduction at the county board level without needing to go further.
Salt Lake County Property Tax Office
Salt Lake County manages all property tax assessment, recording, and collection for Herriman. The assessor's office is at 2001 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone 385-468-8000. The recorder and treasurer are also at the county complex and accessible online through the county website.
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