Property tax appeal · Washington County, UT
Appeal your property taxes in Washington County, UT.
Washington County homeowners appeal through Utah’s system: the county assessor sets the value and the County Board of Equalization (then Utah State Tax Commission) hears the case. Boards act on evidence of market value as of the assessment date, and a licensed, USPAP-compliant appraisal is that evidence.
$5, credited toward your appraisal.
Washington County, UT
Home to St. George
- Filing deadline
- On your notice
- Valuation date
- January 1
- Values your home
- County assessor
- Hears your case
- County Board of Equalization (then Utah State Tax Commission)
- Desktop appraisal
- $225
- $5 check credited
- Timing
- Confirmed with your order
Deadline
September 15, or 45 days after your valuation notice was mailed if that’s later — notices go out in July. Your assessment notice states the exact date.
Confirm your filing window and recipient requirements before ordering. Service availability and delivery depend on the property, evidence and appraiser. You remain responsible for filing on time.
How it works
How to appeal your property taxes in Washington County.
- Step 1
Check your savings
Enter your address and pay $5. We check your Washington County assessment against recent nearby sales.
- Step 2
Order the appraisal
A desktop appraisal valued as of your assessment date, with the $5 credited. Complex homes get one exact quote.
- Step 3
Show us your home
Walk through on your phone so the appraiser sees its condition. A desktop appraisal needs no visit.
- Step 4
File your appeal
A state-licensed UT appraiser signs it, with a cover letter and filing steps. You file by your deadline, and the County Board of Equalization (then Utah State Tax Commission) hears your case.
The evidence
Boards act on value, not frustration.
However Utah labels the process, the case underneath is the same: show what your home was actually worth on the assessment date. A licensed, USPAP-compliant appraisal, with comparable sales, documented adjustments and a signed opinion of value, is that showing.
What the appraisal gives you
- Valued as of your assessment date, not today
- Comparable sales with adjustments and citations
- Signed by a state-licensed UT appraiser
- A phone walkthrough; a desktop appraisal needs no visit
- Starting search in Washington County: 3+ comparable sales within ~1 mi, sold within 12 months
Search settings are starting points for the appraiser, not universal filing requirements. The appraiser selects appropriate evidence for the assignment.
Confirm before you file
- The assessment date (January 1) and tax year on your notice
- The recipient: Washington County Assessor
- The electronic filing format and required official forms
- Appraiser availability and delivery timing, before you order
The process
How Utah handles appeals.
Utah counties mail a Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Changes in July, and appeals go to the County Board of Equalization by September 15 (or 45 days after mailing, if later) — most counties now take filings online. Hearings are typically short sessions before a hearing officer who recommends a value to the board, with the Utah State Tax Commission available for a further appeal. Utah’s primary residential exemption means an owner-occupied home is taxed on only 55% of its market value, so confirm the exemption before assuming the value itself is wrong. The board’s standard is fair market value as of January 1, and a licensed appraisal keyed to that date is the evidence hearing officers rank above everything else.
Worth knowing in Utah
Many Utah counties ask for your evidence with the application — comparable sales, an appraisal, or a recent purchase price — so have it ready at filing, not just at the hearing.
FAQ
Washington County questions
When is the Washington County appeal deadline?
September 15, or 45 days after your valuation notice was mailed if that’s later — notices go out in July. Confirm your exact filing window using the assessment notice and official authority.
How do appeals work in Washington County?
Utah counties mail a Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Changes in July, and appeals go to the County Board of Equalization by September 15 (or 45 days after mailing, if later) — most counties now take filings online. Hearings are typically short sessions before a hearing officer who recommends a value to the board, with the Utah State Tax Commission available for a further appeal. Utah’s primary residential exemption means an owner-occupied home is taxed on only 55% of its market value, so confirm the exemption before assuming the value itself is wrong. The board’s standard is fair market value as of January 1, and a licensed appraisal keyed to that date is the evidence hearing officers rank above everything else.
What evidence should I bring?
Comparable sales as of the assessment date, adjusted for the differences between those homes and yours — potential supporting evidence. Check the reviewing authority’s rules for admissibility, valuation date, forms and filing. An appraisal does not guarantee a reduction.
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See if an appeal is worth it.
$5, credited toward your appraisal.