Property Tax Relief

 

Cache County Property Tax Relief options can be found in each section below.

The guidelines for the Active Duty Armed Forces Property Tax Exemption are found in Utah Code Annotated, Sections 59-2-1901 and 1902.   The exemption is subject to proof of “qualifying active duty military service” of 200 days completed  the year before the active duty claimant files an application. 

 

Satisfactory evidence of "qualifying active duty military service" must include:

  * Travel Voucher or subvoucher (DD Form 1351-2) and the Defense Travel system computer printout detailing the processing and approval of qualifying active duty service. 

* Military Service or Deployment Orders detailing tentative dates of active duty military service outside of Utah is insufficient, but may be qualified with a letter from the commanding officer detailing dates of qualifying active duty military service outside of Utah.

 

 
 ACTIVE DUTY EXEMPTION APPLICATION PT-022
 
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The guidelines for Armed Forces Property Tax Exemption are found in Utah Code Annotated, Sections 59-2-1903 and 1904.   

The following information must accompany the initial application:

* Veteran's certificate of discharge from military service, or other satsfactory evidence of eligible military service. 

* Military statement listing the percentage of disability and/or unemployability.

  

Currently Cache County does not require disabled veterans  to file an annual application, but they must file again if their percentage of disability changes, ownership changes, or address changes.
 
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/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png Disabled Vet Vehicle pt-032 v2020 .pdf 355.37 kB 2020-01-15
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png Supplemental Affidavit Vet Exemption.pdf 403.84 kB 2023-07-17

The guidelines for the Blind PersonsProperty Tax Exemption are found in Utah Code Annotated,

Sections 59-2-1106.   The exemption is subject to proof of visual impairment by a licensed ophthalmologist. 

 

 
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Tax Settlement/Deferral packets are available for property owners who have exhausted efforts to obtain funds to pay the delinquent taxes and are at risk of losing their property at public tax sale.

The interested party must submit a completed application along with all required documentation to the Auditors Office for review before submission to the Cache County Council for approval.  Some of the required documentaion includes: Payment Schedule, Financial Summary, five year history of IRS tax returns, Lien Holder Agreement, and other records as requested.

 

Filename Filesize Date
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png APPLICATION FOR SETTLEMENT OR DEFERRALpt-033.pdf 456.85 kB 2013-04-01
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png CACHE COUNTY NOTICE TO BE POSTED pt-034.pdf 159.62 kB 2013-04-02
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png CACHE COUNTY PAYMENT AGREEMENT.pdf 19.99 kB 2015-07-08
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png LIEN HOLDER AGRMT pt-033a.pdf 10.98 kB 2013-03-28

 Annual Application Filing Deadline-September 1st


 Senior Tax Deferral: Tax relief postpones tax due date

UCA 59-2-1802 Effective 5/3/2023


REQUIREMENTS:

*Primary residence as of January 1st

*75 years or older during year of application

*Household income not to exceed 200% of homeowner's credit

          2024 $81,680

*Liquid resources not to exceed 20 times prior year property tax

*Value of the single-family residence must be no greater than 100% of median value in the county

          2024 Attached       $315,744

          2024 Detached      $478,938

*Mortgage holder must give written approval of the deferral

*Must disclose all assets transferred to a relative for the three preceding years

*Cannot be the owner of income-producing assets that could be liquidated to pay the tax

*Taxes deferred accumulate interest at 50% of delinquent rate 

*Taxes deferred, interest, and recording fees become a lien against the residential property

 

All household members are subject to income verification!

  

Annual Application Filing Deadline is September 1st

Applications must be turned in at the Auditor's Office

179 North Main Suite 112

All applications require documents to verify eligibility 

 

SENIOR DEFERRAL FORM:

Under development. Please call 435-755-1706 for more information

 

 

 

The county shall grant a deferral for those properties that have received a notice of a qualifying increase.

The application deadline for 2023 and 2024 qualifying increases is 6/25/2025 OR 30 days after a final decision on appeal to Cache County Board of Equalization or the Utah State Tax Commission.

Applications for subsequent years are due by September 1st or if that date falls on a weekend or holiday the following work day.

This deferral will become a lien against the property. The lien will be released upon completed payment schedule or at the end of the deferral term.

No  penalty or interest will be charged until the end of the term.

The term of this deferral is five years with payment of 20% of the granted total to be paid every year of the deferral period. 

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Tax Exemption packets are available for religious, charitable, and educational exclusive use. In order to qualify for this exemption, the interested party must submit an application for exemption no later than March 1st of each year to the county auditor's office. The packet is then reviewed by the Cache County Council and a determination is made. It is the interested party's responsibility to apply for exemption each year by the deadline date; otherwise, the tax exempt status of the property shall be deemed automatically revoked. 

If you are currently receiving a tax exemption and acquire new property, you must file an application for exemption within 45 days of purchase. 

 

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/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png Continued Property Tax Exemption pt21abc.pdf 22.82 kB 2022-03-09
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png New Property Tax Exemption.pdf 21.59 kB 2009-01-14
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png Standards of Practice 02 Exemptions v2022.pdf 458.27 kB 2022-03-02

 Annual Application Filing Deadline is September 1st

 


 

Low Income Abatement/Homeowner's Tax Credit/Circuit Breaker: 

The purpose of the low income abatement is to provide general property tax relief to older taxpayers who have income below statutorily mandated levels  and who own their residence. UCA 59-2-1201

Any permanent resident providing their own financial support who is 66 years of age in the year of application or is a surviving spouse that meets the household income requirements may apply by filling out the Low Income Abatement and Homeowner's Tax Credit Application TC-90CY.

 

All household members are subject to income verification!

  

Annual Application Filing Deadline is September 1st

Applications must be turned in at the Auditor's Office

179 North Main Suite 112

All applications require documents to verify eligibility 

 

 LOW INCOME ABATEMENT FORM:

Current year low income abatement forms are always available by May 15th.

 

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/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png 2024 Low Income Abatement Application.pdf 143.22 kB 2024-05-06
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png 2024 Proof Of Income Help Sheet.pdf 729.68 kB 2024-05-06

 

 

 

Cache County Indigent (Hardship) Application: 

 

Applicants under the age of 65 are not eligible for tax relief unless they have an extreme hardship or a disability. This determination is at the discretion of the Cache County Council.

 

Applicants must complete:

Low Income Abatement Application

AND

Low Income Supplemental Application

 

All household members are subject to income verification.

  

Annual Application Filing Deadline is September 1st

Applications must be turned in at the Auditor's Office

179 North Main Suite 112

All applications require documents to verify eligibility 

 

LOW INCOME ABATEMENT FORMS:

Current year low income abatement form will be available by May 15th.

Filename Filesize Date
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png 2024 Low Income Abatement Application.pdf 143.22 kB 2024-05-06
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png 2024 Proof Of Income Help Sheet.pdf 729.68 kB 2024-05-06
/assets/components/filedownload/img/filetypes/document-pdf.png Low Income Supplement Application.pdf 808.17 kB 2024-06-26

 

*Guidelines for Indigent Abatements are found in Utah Code Annotated, Sections 59-2-1803

This form must be completed and submitted within 30 days of the local decision to: 

Cache County Auditor

Tax Administration

179 North Main, Suite 112

Logan, UT 84321

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