Davis County Property Tax Records
Davis County property tax records are maintained by the Assessor, Recorder, and Treasurer offices based in Farmington, Utah. Davis County is one of the most populated counties in Utah, with approximately 90,000 residential and commercial parcels on the assessment roll. To find Davis County property tax records for a specific parcel, you can search online through the county property search portal at daviscountyutah.gov/property-search, contact the Assessor for valuation data, the Recorder for title documents, or the Treasurer for tax billing and payment history. All three offices provide public access to their records.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Assessor and Property Tax Records
The Davis County Assessor's Office is responsible for the equitable and fair assessment of all taxable real property in Davis County. The office maintains detailed property records including ownership, property characteristics, and assessed values for roughly 90,000 residential and commercial parcels. The Assessor uses mass appraisal techniques to value all these properties efficiently while meeting the state standard of 100% fair market value as required under Utah Code Title 59 Chapter 2.
Under Sec. 59-2-103 of the Utah Code, fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller with neither under any pressure to act. For Davis County, that means the Assessor analyzes market data each year to estimate what properties in each neighborhood and property class would sell for as of January 1. The county conducts field reviews and analyzes sales data to keep values aligned with the market. Between 2016 and 2023, the average residential price in Davis County grew from $260,000 to $523,000, a 101% increase, which demonstrates how actively the Assessor must track market conditions to stay current.
Property owners can access their property information online and request informal reviews if they believe their valuation is off. The formal appeal route goes through the Davis County Board of Equalization. You can reach the Assessor at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor.
The Davis County Assessor office page provides tools for property owners to review their assessed values and find contact information for valuation questions.
The Davis County Assessor uses mass appraisal methods to value approximately 90,000 parcels each year, making it one of the larger county assessment operations in Utah.
| Office | Davis County Assessor |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Farmington, Utah |
| Assessor Website | daviscountyutah.gov/assessor |
| Property Search | daviscountyutah.gov/property-search |
Davis County Recorder and Title Documents
The Davis County Recorder's Office records, indexes, and maintains all documents affecting title to real property in Davis County. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments are filed there and become part of the permanent public record. The Recorder provides online access to document images and indexes, and users can search by name, document number, or property description. Recording fees are set by state law.
When a Davis County property changes hands, the deed is recorded at the Recorder's office. The Assessor then updates the ownership information on the assessment roll to reflect the new owner. This coordination between the Recorder and the Assessor keeps the tax records accurate. If you are researching a Davis County property's ownership history or need to verify lien status, the Recorder at daviscountyutah.gov/recorder is where you start.
The Davis County Recorder page provides access to recorded documents, filing procedures, and contact information for title research in the county.
The Recorder's online search tools let you find Davis County deed history, mortgage records, and lien information by owner name or parcel number.
Davis County Treasurer and Tax Collection
The Davis County Treasurer collects over $400 million annually in property taxes from the county's large and growing tax base. That makes this one of the larger property tax collection operations among Utah's 29 counties. Tax notices are mailed in November each year. The Treasurer accepts payment online, by mail, or in person. Partial payment options are available, and the office can provide tax clearance certificates when needed.
Delinquent taxes accrue penalties and interest under Utah law. Delinquent tax information is part of the public record in Davis County. Anyone researching a property should check tax status before making decisions. The Treasurer's office can tell you the current balance, payment history, and delinquency status for any Davis County parcel. For properties with long-standing delinquent taxes, the Treasurer can explain the tax sale and redemption process. Contact the Treasurer at daviscountyutah.gov/treasurer.
The Davis County Treasurer page shows how to pay property taxes online, check payment status, and request tax documentation for Davis County parcels.
The Treasurer collects more than $400 million in Davis County property taxes each year and distributes those funds to schools, the county, and other taxing entities.
How Davis County Property Taxes Are Calculated
Davis County property tax calculations follow the three-step Utah process. The Assessor sets the market value of each parcel as of January 1. The assessment ratio is then applied to get the assessed value. Finally, the total levy rate from all taxing districts covering the parcel is multiplied against the assessed value to produce the annual tax bill.
Utah's 45% primary residence exemption applies in Davis County for owner-occupied homes. That means only 55% of a primary residence's market value is taxable. With a median home value of $224,400 in Davis County, the exemption provides real savings. The median annual tax in Davis County is $1,354, and the effective rate is 0.60%. That rate is close to the statewide median. Davis County's higher home values compared to many other Utah counties reflect the strong residential demand in the county over the past decade. Davis County also uses the Paragon PUMA mass appraisal system, which is part of a broader modernization effort covering 18 or more Utah counties.
Multiple taxing entities receive a share of Davis County property tax revenue. These include the county general fund, local school districts, cities such as Layton and Bountiful, water and fire districts, and other special service districts. Each sets its own levy. The total of those levies applied to the taxable value produces the itemized bill you receive each November.
Note: Davis County taxing entities that want to raise revenues above the prior year must comply with Utah's Truth in Taxation process, which requires public notice and hearings.
Searching Davis County Property Tax Records Online
Davis County provides a property search portal at daviscountyutah.gov/property-search where you can look up property information by parcel number, address, or owner name. Search results include ownership information, assessed values, property characteristics, tax history, and payment status. The system is updated regularly. For verified current information, contact the relevant county office directly.
The property search system supports multiple search methods. You can look up a parcel by its address if you know the street number and name. You can search by owner name using wildcard options. Or you can enter a parcel number directly if you already have it. The results show the legal description, lot size, building data, assessed land value, assessed improvement value, total value, and tax amounts. That data is useful for buyers doing due diligence, owners reviewing their assessments, or anyone researching Davis County property records.
For a visual parcel search using maps, the Davis County GIS system at daviscountyutah.gov/gis provides an interactive parcel viewer with aerial photography. You can also access statewide parcel data through the Utah GIS Portal, which covers all 29 counties.
Appealing a Davis County Property Assessment
Davis County property owners who disagree with their assessed value can appeal through the Board of Equalization. You submit a written request within the annual deadline. The Board schedules a hearing where you present evidence that the market value of your property is lower than the Assessor's figure.
Comparable sales of similar Davis County properties that sold for less than your assessed value make strong evidence. Given the rapid appreciation in Davis County over recent years, it is worth checking whether the Assessor's value actually reflects what your home would sell for right now. An independent appraisal is another option. The standard is the fair market value definition in Sec. 59-2-103: the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction. If the Assessor's value exceeds that, you have grounds to appeal.
If the county Board of Equalization does not rule in your favor, you can bring the appeal to the State Tax Commission Property Tax Division. The Utah State Tax Commission provides oversight of Davis County's assessment process and offers a formal state-level hearing for unresolved disputes.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several cities, with Farmington as the county seat. The cities below meet the population threshold for their own property tax records pages on this site. All property tax filings and records for these cities are handled through the Davis County offices in Farmington.
Nearby Counties
Davis County borders Salt Lake, Weber, and Morgan counties. If you need property tax records for parcels in a neighboring county, use the links below.