Daggett County Property Tax Records
Daggett County property tax records are maintained by the county Assessor, Recorder, and Treasurer offices located at the Daggett County Courthouse in Manila, Utah. If you need to search Daggett County property tax records for assessed values, ownership data, title documents, or tax payment status, these three offices hold the official information. Daggett is one of Utah's smallest counties, which means the offices offer more direct, personalized service to property owners than you might find in larger counties. You can contact county offices and find property information through daggettcounty.org.
Daggett County Quick Facts
Daggett County Assessor and Property Valuation
The Daggett County Assessor's Office determines property values for all taxable real property in the county. Properties are assessed at 100% of fair market value as required under Utah Code Title 59 Chapter 2. The assessment date is January 1 of each year. As defined in Sec. 59-2-103 of the Utah Code, fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller when neither party is under pressure to act and both have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.
Daggett County is one of Utah's least populated counties. That small size allows the Assessor's Office to offer personalized service to property owners who have questions about their assessed values or the data on file for their parcels. The Assessor's records include property characteristics such as lot size, building dimensions, construction type, and property use. These factors are what drive the valuation. If the information on file does not match your property, you can contact the Assessor to discuss corrections. The office is located at the Daggett County Courthouse in Manila, Utah, and can be reached at daggettcounty.org/assessor.
Daggett County's effective property tax rate of 0.37% is among the lowest in Utah, even though its median home value of $181,800 is mid-range for the state. The median annual tax is $680. That low rate reflects the county's levy structure and the makeup of its tax base.
| Office | Daggett County Assessor |
|---|---|
| Location | Daggett County Courthouse, Manila, Utah |
| Website | daggettcounty.org/assessor |
| Property Info | daggettcounty.org/property |
Property Tax Records Available in Daggett County
Daggett County property tax records cover the full range of information you would find at any county assessor, recorder, and treasurer office in Utah. At the Assessor's office, you can find the assessment roll listing all taxable parcels, their owners of record, assessed values, and property characteristics. These records are public. Anyone can request to view them for any parcel in Daggett County.
The Recorder's office maintains all documents that affect real property title in Daggett County. When a property changes hands, the deed gets recorded there. Mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments are also filed and indexed at the Recorder's office. These recorded documents are public records available for inspection. The Recorder works with the Assessor to keep ownership data current on the tax roll after each transfer. For Daggett County property research involving title history or lien status, the Recorder at daggettcounty.org/recorder is the right starting point.
For current tax status and payment history, the Treasurer's office at daggettcounty.org/treasurer has the data you need. Tax notices are mailed annually with payment instructions. The Treasurer can also tell you whether a Daggett County parcel has delinquent taxes and what the options are for bringing the account current.
How Daggett County Property Taxes Are Calculated
Daggett County uses the same three-step calculation that applies to all Utah counties. The Assessor sets the market value as of January 1. That value is then multiplied by the assessment ratio to determine the assessed value. The levy rates from all taxing districts covering the parcel are then applied to arrive at the annual tax bill.
Utah's 45% primary residence exemption plays a key role in keeping Daggett County tax bills low for homeowners. Under this exemption, only 55% of a primary residence's market value is subject to tax. On a median Daggett County home valued at $181,800, the exemption significantly reduces the taxable base. Combined with the county's already low effective rate of 0.37%, the result is a median annual tax of $680. That is well below what property owners in many other Utah counties pay, even on homes with similar or lower values.
Taxing entities in Daggett County that draw from property tax revenue include the county general fund, local school districts, and special service districts. Each sets its own levy rate. Utah's Truth in Taxation law requires public notice and hearings if any entity seeks to raise revenues above the prior year's level.
Appealing a Daggett County Property Assessment
Daggett County property owners who disagree with their assessed value have the right to appeal. The appeal starts with the Daggett County Board of Equalization. You submit a written request for review within the annual deadline, and the Board schedules a hearing. At the hearing, you present evidence that the market value of your property is lower than what the Assessor determined.
Comparable sales of similar Daggett County properties that sold for less than your assessed value make a strong case. An independent appraisal can also support your appeal. The standard you need to meet is the fair market value definition in Sec. 59-2-103 of the Utah Code. If the Assessor's figure does not match what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction, the Board may reduce your assessed value. If the county-level appeal does not resolve the issue, you can take the case to the State Tax Commission Property Tax Division.
Note: File your appeal request before the annual deadline. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year to challenge the value.
Utah State Tax Commission and Daggett County Records
The Utah State Tax Commission oversees all county assessors in Utah, including Daggett County. The Commission publishes annual valuation guides, provides training, and ensures that property assessments across the state are handled with uniform standards. This oversight protects property owners from inconsistent treatment and keeps the system fair.
Some properties in or near Daggett County may be assessed at the state level as centrally assessed properties. These include utilities, telecommunications companies, and other entities that operate across county lines. The centrally assessed property system handles their valuations, but the tax revenue flows to the counties where the property is physically located. For Daggett County, this means state-assessed utility infrastructure contributes to county tax revenues even though the State Tax Commission sets the values.
The Utah State Tax Commission's main portal provides statewide property tax resources useful to Daggett County property owners researching their rights and options.
The State Tax Commission oversees Daggett County's assessment practices and provides a formal appeal path for property owners who cannot resolve disputes at the county level.
Daggett County Property Tax Rates in Context
Daggett County's effective rate of 0.37% is one of the lowest in Utah. For context, Rich County is at 0.35%, which is slightly lower, and most other counties range from 0.46% to 0.77%. The Utah property tax rates by county comparison shows where Daggett stands relative to all 29 counties. Despite having a median home value of $181,800 that is higher than some counties, the low levy rate keeps the actual tax bill at $680 per year on the median home.
Utah's overall property tax burden is among the lowest in the country. The statewide median effective rate is about 0.58%, and Utah ranks 11th lowest in the nation. Daggett County is well below even that low statewide average. Property owners considering real estate in Daggett County benefit from both a low levy structure and the state's 45% primary residence exemption.
Comparison data showing Daggett County's effective rate against other Utah counties helps put the local tax burden in perspective for buyers and property owners.
The county rate comparison shows that Daggett County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in Utah, which affects what property owners pay each year.
Access to Daggett County Property Records
You can access Daggett County property tax records in person at the courthouse in Manila. The small size of the county means staff can often assist more directly with your search than in a larger county office. For basic property information including ownership and assessed values, you can also check daggettcounty.org/property. For a statewide parcel search with visual mapping tools, the Utah GIS Portal covers Daggett County parcels alongside all other Utah counties.
When you visit the Daggett County offices, bring the parcel number or property address if you have it. Staff can help you pull up assessment data, check title documents at the Recorder, or look up payment status at the Treasurer's office. Because Daggett County handles a smaller volume of parcels than larger counties, the process is often more straightforward. That said, all the same records exist here that you would find in any Utah county, and all are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.
Cities in Daggett County
Daggett County is one of Utah's smallest counties by population. Manila serves as the county seat, but no cities in Daggett County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All property tax records for Daggett County parcels are handled through the county offices in Manila.
Nearby Counties
Daggett County borders Uintah and Duchesne counties in northeastern Utah. If you need property records for parcels in neighboring counties, the links below will take you there.