Murray Utah Property Tax Records
Murray property tax records are held by Salt Lake County, which covers all parcels within this Salt Lake Valley city. You can search Murray property tax records through the Salt Lake County Assessor's online tools to find assessed values, ownership data, and parcel details for any address in Murray. The city sits at 10 East 4800 South and is fully served by the county's property tax system, with no separate city-level property tax records to search.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Property Tax Records at the County Level
The Salt Lake County Assessor maintains all property tax records for Murray. Each parcel in the city gets assigned an assessed value each year based on market data as of January 1. This requirement comes directly from Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2, which mandates 100 percent fair market value assessment for all real property in the state. Murray properties follow that rule like every other city in Salt Lake County.
You can look up any Murray parcel online through the Assessor's search portal. Enter an address or parcel number to pull up the current assessed value, owner name, and property description. The records also show historical values from prior years, which lets you track how a Murray property's assessed value has changed over time. This can be useful when you are comparing what similar homes are assessed at in the same neighborhood.
When a Murray property changes hands, the Assessor gets a copy of the recorded deed from Salt Lake County's recorder. Ownership records update after the deed is processed. If you recently bought a home in Murray and your name is not showing correctly on the tax record, contact the Salt Lake County Assessor's office to verify the transfer was recorded and applied to the parcel file.
Note: Murray properties used as a primary residence qualify for the 45 percent residential exemption under Utah law, which reduces the taxable assessed value before the rate is applied to your bill.
Murray City Online Resources for Property Owners
The Murray City website gives residents access to local services, meeting agendas, and public documents. Murray maintains an online Document Center where you can find city code, ordinances, and other public records. While the city does not hold property tax records, the Document Center can be helpful when you need to look up zoning rules or local ordinances that apply to your parcel in Murray.
The Murray City official website hosts public documents and service information for Murray residents and property owners.
Murray's Document Center is a good place to review city code sections related to zoning or land use if you have questions about how a property in Murray can be used.
The Murray Development Services department handles zoning requests, building permits, and code enforcement. Any permitted work on a Murray property can affect its assessed value in future cycles. If you pulled a permit to add a garage or finish a basement in Murray, the Assessor may update your assessed value at the next inspection cycle to reflect the improvement.
Paying Property Taxes on Murray Parcels
The Salt Lake County Treasurer sends out property tax notices and collects payments for all Murray parcels. Tax bills go out in the fall. Utah sets a payment deadline, and taxes not paid by that date start accruing interest. The Treasurer's online system lets you look up the current balance owed on any Murray parcel and pay by card or electronic check.
Murray property owners can also pay in person at the Salt Lake County Treasurer's office. If you are in the process of buying a Murray home, your title company will request a tax certificate from the Treasurer to confirm the property's tax status at closing. Any unpaid taxes become a lien on the property and transfer to the new owner if not resolved before closing.
Murray's effective property tax rate of around 0.67 percent applies after the residential exemption reduces the taxable base. For context, on a home assessed at $350,000, the 45 percent exemption brings the taxable value to $192,500. The tax bill is then calculated using the combined levy from the state, county, city, school district, and any applicable service districts in your part of Murray.
Exemptions and Appeals for Murray Property Owners
Several exemption programs can lower the property tax bill on a Murray parcel. The primary one is the residential exemption under Utah Code Title 59, Chapter 2, which applies to owner-occupied homes used as a main residence. You apply for this exemption through the Salt Lake County Assessor. Once approved, the exemption stays on the parcel as long as the home remains your primary residence in Murray.
Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for an additional property tax reduction on their Murray home. The Utah State Tax Commission Property Tax Division manages this program and sets the eligibility rules. Blind residents and certain low-income households may also qualify for relief. Applications go to the state-level division rather than through Salt Lake County directly.
Murray homeowners who disagree with their assessed value can appeal to the Salt Lake County Board of Equalization. The appeal window opens after assessment notices are mailed each year. Miss that window and you have to wait until the next assessment cycle to challenge the value. If the Board denies your appeal, the next step is the Utah State Tax Commission, which handles cases that go beyond the county board level.
State Property Tax Rules That Apply to Murray
The Utah State Tax Commission is the state body that oversees property tax administration across all of Utah, including Murray. The Commission approves the assessment rules that Salt Lake County uses each year and handles appeals that climb above the county level. Its website covers the full legal framework, including the statutes and rules that govern how Murray properties are valued and taxed.
Utah law requires assessors to inspect all real property on a five-year cycle. During those inspections, appraisers visit properties in Murray to check their condition and update the records. If improvements were made since the last inspection, those changes can push the assessed value up at the next cycle. Murray property owners who want to know when their property was last inspected can contact the Salt Lake County Assessor directly.
The Utah AGRC GIS portal offers statewide parcel mapping data that covers Murray. You can use it to view parcel boundaries and ownership information alongside other geographic layers. The state GIS tool complements the county-level data and can be useful for research involving multiple parcels across a broader area of the Salt Lake Valley.
Salt Lake County Property Tax Records
Murray is part of Salt Lake County, and all property tax records for the city are filed at the county level. For a full overview of Salt Lake County assessment procedures, tax payment options, exemptions, and appeal rights, visit the county property tax page.
Nearby Cities in the Salt Lake Valley
Murray is surrounded by other Salt Lake County cities. Each uses the same county-level assessment and collection system for property tax records.