Welcome and thank you for visiting the Box Elder County Auditor's web site. The Auditor investigates, examines, and inspects all County bills, accounts, and charges before they are paid. The Auditor is the budget officer of the County and is also responsible, along with other elected officials, for administering the County's property tax system.

County Board of Equalization Information

Appeals will be accepted regarding the market value of your property only. Appeals will not be accepted based on the tax dollar amount. The value placed on the property is the assessor’s estimated fair market value as of January 1, 2018.

Appeals of value must be filed with the County Auditor no later than September 17, 2018. Appeals received after 5:00 pm MDT on this date will not be considered.

Owners may also speak with a county representative at an informal hearing on any of the following days: August 6, 10 am to 12 pm; August 14, 2 pm to 4 pm; September 6, 10 am to 12 pm; September 14, 2 pm to 4 pm.

2018 Appeal Form

Tax Relief

Circuit Breaker Form If you will be at least 66 years old by December 31, 2018, or widowed and earned less than $32,738 in 2017, you may qualify for the Circuit Breaker abatement. The Circuit Breaker abatement can reduce your property tax in 2018 up to the full amount that is owed. If you think you might qualify, fill out the Circuit Breaker Form and return it to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year.

Indigent Form , Indigent - Statement of Hardship or Disability , Indigent - Financial Summary If you will not be at least 66 years old by December 31, 2018 or widowed, but are disabled, or have other extreme hardships, and earned less than $32,738 in 2017, you may qualify for the Indigent abatement. The Indigent abatement can reduce your property tax in 2018 up to one half of the taxes owed. If you think you might qualify, fill out the three Indigent forms and return them to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year. This abatement is typically granted to individuals who are permanently disabled, receive only Social Security Disability income, and have no other resources to pay their taxes.

Veteran with a Disability Exemption If you are Veteran who was disabled as a result of your service, and your disability from the VA is at least 10%, you may qualify for a Veteran with a Disability Exemption. First time applicants must submit a copy of their disability statement from the VA along with the Veteran with a Disability Form. You will only qualify if you own the property on January 1 of the current year. A new application is not required each year unless personal property (such as a vehicle) is being exempted. However, the county may ask you to verify your primary residence each year.

Blind Exemption Form If you are blind person, the unmarried surviving spouse of a blind person, or a minor orphan of a blind person, you may qualify for a blind exemption. This exemption would apply to the first $11,500 of taxable value of real or tangible personal property. If you think you might qualify, fill out the Blind Exemption Form and return it to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year.

Continued Property Tax Exemption Form If you are an organization that is tax exempt, you need to apply for the exemption each year by March 1. If you have already submitted an initial application, then all you need to do is fill out and submit the Continued Property Tax Exemption form.

If this is the first time you are applying for tax exemption for an organization, you will need to fill out all of the following forms:
New Application for Property Exemption
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C

Public Surplus

You can now purchase surplus Box Elder County equipment, furniture, and other items through online auction sites
1. Public Surplus
2. GovDeals

Questions concerning the auction can be directed to Tom Kotter, County Auditor, at 435-734-3388 or by email at tkotter@boxeldercounty.org

Tax Sale

The tax sale was held on May 17, 2018.

On the day of the sale, you must register before the sale begins. You must be present to bid. No registrations will be accepted after 10:00 AM. All sales are final, and must be paid in cash or certified funds by 5:00 PM on the day of the sale

The bidding will start at the total amount of taxes, interest, penalties, and administrative costs which are a charge upon the parcel.

Some parcels have an official notice of non-compliance recorded on them. This notice states "please be advised that any further division, subdivision, sell, exchange or transfer of the Parcel may be a violation of Utah State Code and Box Elder County ordinances and punishable as a criminal offense."

Buyers are further advised than any parcel bought at the tax sale that is not in compliance with applicable zoning will have a notice of non-compliance recorded against them when the tax deed is recorded.

Tax Sale Ordinance

2012 Tax Sale Results

2013 Tax Sale Results

2014 Tax Sale Results

2015 Tax Sale Results

2016 Tax Sale Results

2017 Tax Sale Results

2018 Tax Sale Results

Tax Relief

Public Surplus

Tax Sale

Other Forms and Documents