You May Be Paying Taxes on More Than You Paid for Your Home

Wayne reviews your purchase documents and the county's assessed value, prepares a comparable-sales analysis (using his MLS access in Utah's non-disclosure state), and files the appeal with the Summit County Board of Equalization. He attends the hearing on your behalf. The entire process typically takes 3–6 months from filing to decision. As a recent buyer, your purchase price is among the strongest evidence available.

Utah provides a 45% primary residential exemption on property taxes for owner-occupied homes. This exemption reduces the taxable value of your home, which affects the savings math on any appeal. However, even with the exemption, if your assessed value exceeds your recent purchase price, you may still be overpaying. Wayne factors this exemption into every analysis and will explain exactly what your potential savings look like before you decide to proceed.

No. A property's assessed value for tax purposes and its market value are entirely separate. Appealing your tax assessment does not change your home's market value or affect its resale potential. In fact, lower property taxes can be a selling point — future buyers will appreciate the lower tax burden.