Kaysville Property Tax Records
Kaysville property tax records are managed by Davis County and cover every parcel within this Davis County city. Homeowners, buyers, and researchers can search assessed values, view tax payment history, and find ownership information through county offices online or in person. This page explains how Kaysville property tax records work, which offices hold them, and what steps to follow if you want to appeal your assessed value or learn more about available exemptions.
Kaysville Quick Facts
Davis County Assessor and Kaysville Properties
All property tax records for Kaysville are held by the Davis County Assessor. Kaysville does not run its own assessment office. The county assessor values every parcel at 100% fair market value as of January 1 each year, following Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2. Once values are set, the county applies the levy rates from each taxing entity to produce the final tax bill. Kaysville property owners pay taxes that fund the city, Davis County, local school districts, and several special service districts at the same time.
The Davis County Assessor's office is the primary source for all Kaysville parcel data. Their records include lot size, building square footage, year built, construction type, and all improvements on the property. These details drive the assessed value and the amount you owe. If your property data is wrong, you can ask the assessor to review and correct it. Fixing an error in the records often results in a lower assessment for the year it is found. The assessor's website at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor lets you look up any Kaysville parcel by address or parcel number without making a trip to the office.
Kaysville's official city website is a good starting point if you are new to the area or looking for property-related services. The city publishes "The Hometown Post," an e-newsletter that keeps residents informed about local programs. Recent city updates have included announcements about e-bike and e-motorcycle safety as more Kaysville residents use those vehicles. The city also launched a Secondary Water User Portal called MyWater, which was built in partnership with Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company and Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. While these programs are not directly tied to property taxes, they affect how city services are funded and how the city budget is built.
The city of Kaysville maintains zoning records, building permits, and development history that connect to county property data.
The Kaysville city portal links to local services and development resources that can help property owners understand zoning status and permit history for their parcels.
How to Find Kaysville Property Tax Records
The fastest way to search Kaysville property tax records is through the Davis County Assessor's online tools. Go to daviscountyutah.gov/assessor and enter a street address or parcel number. The tool pulls up the full property record including owner name, legal description, land value, improvement value, total assessed value, and the taxable value after any exemptions are applied. Most Kaysville searches take well under a minute when you have the address on hand.
In-person searches are also available at the Davis County offices during regular business hours. Staff can search by owner name when you do not have a parcel number. Copies of property records are available at the Davis County Recorder's office. The recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps that connect to each parcel in Kaysville. These documents become important when you are buying or selling property and need to confirm clear title.
The Utah GIS portal at gis.utah.gov provides a statewide parcel layer that includes Kaysville. You can view a property on a map along with zoning lines, floodplain data, and other spatial layers. The GIS tool pulls ownership and value data directly from county assessor records, so the information matches what you find on the assessor's website.
Note: When searching by address in Kaysville, use the county's parcel number as a backup if the address search does not return results, especially for newer subdivisions.
Davis County Property Tax Records for Kaysville
Davis County maintains a complete database of property tax records for all Kaysville parcels. The county assessor, treasurer, and recorder offices each hold a piece of the full picture when it comes to understanding property taxes in this city.
The Davis County Assessor's portal allows Kaysville property owners to look up current assessed values, confirm exemption status, and print or save parcel reports for their own records or for use in an appeal.
Kaysville Property Tax Exemptions
Utah law gives primary homeowners a 45% exemption on the assessed value of their main residence. Kaysville homeowners who live in their property are only taxed on 55% of the full market value as a result. Under Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2, the exemption is applied automatically when Davis County classifies a property as a primary residence. If you recently bought a home in Kaysville and the exemption has not been applied, contact the Davis County Assessor to verify your classification and request the adjustment.
Other exemptions available in Davis County include agricultural use valuations for qualifying farmland, exemptions for nonprofit and religious organizations, and partial abatements for low-income elderly or disabled homeowners. The State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov/contact/property-tax oversees these programs statewide and can direct applicants to the right Davis County office. Most exemption programs have annual deadlines. Apply as early as possible if you think you qualify for any of these programs in Kaysville.
Note: The primary residence exemption does not apply to rental homes, commercial parcels, or vacant land in Kaysville, even if the owner is a city resident.
Appealing Your Kaysville Property Assessment
Kaysville property owners have the right to appeal their assessed value if they believe it is too high. The process starts with the Davis County Board of Equalization. When you get your assessment notice in the mail, you have a limited window to file a formal appeal. The board will review evidence from both you and the assessor before issuing a ruling. If you are not satisfied with the board's decision, you can take the matter to the Utah State Tax Commission for a second review.
To build a strong case, gather recent sales data for homes similar to yours in Kaysville. The county assessor must value property at 100% fair market value under state law. If comparable homes in your neighborhood sold for less than your assessed value, that gap is your strongest argument. You can also hire a licensed Utah appraiser to provide an independent opinion. Many Kaysville property owners who appeal with solid comparable sales data do receive a reduced assessment. Keep in mind that you need to meet the filing deadline or your right to appeal for that year is lost.
The Utah State Tax Commission's Property Tax Division at tax.utah.gov/contact/property-tax handles second-level appeals after the county board process and can explain the steps involved.
Building Permits and Kaysville Property Data
Kaysville's Development Services Department at kaysville.gov/development issues building permits and keeps inspection records for the city. These records tie directly to property taxes. Any improvement you make to a Kaysville home or commercial building that increases its size or value will be picked up by the county assessor when permits are finalized. A new room addition, garage, or finished basement will show up in the next assessment cycle.
If you are buying a Kaysville property, it is worth checking the permit history through the city to verify that all improvements were done with proper permits. Unpermitted work can create complications during a sale and may trigger a reassessment if the county discovers it during a routine inspection. Davis County assessors are required to inspect each property in their jurisdiction on a five-year cycle, so unpermitted improvements do not stay hidden indefinitely. The city's development portal also shows zoning designations, which affect how property is classified and taxed at the county level.
How Kaysville Property Tax Rates Work
Property tax rates in Kaysville are governed by Utah's Truth in Taxation system. Each taxing entity that draws revenue from Kaysville properties, including the city itself, Davis County, the school district, and special service districts, sets an annual budget. That budget is divided by the total value of all taxable property to get the certified tax rate. When property values in Kaysville rise, the certified rate typically stays flat or decreases so that total revenue stays level from year to year.
If any taxing entity wants to collect more than the certified rate allows, it must hold a public hearing and publish advance notice. This is the Truth in Taxation requirement written into Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2. Kaysville residents can attend these hearings and speak during the public comment period. Hearing dates and details are published in local newspapers and on city and county websites. The system gives residents a real way to engage with the process before rates are finalized. Kaysville's effective rate of 0.60% reflects the combined levy from all taxing entities that apply to city parcels.
Davis County Property Tax Records
Davis County handles all property tax assessment, billing, and collection for Kaysville. The county assessor, treasurer, and recorder offices are the primary sources for property tax records in the city.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other cities in Davis and Weber counties also have property tax records maintained by their respective county assessor offices.