Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 485

2026 General Session

Property Tax Revenue Increase Amendments

by Auxier, Tiara

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(34,400,000) $(19,400) $(34,419,400)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Restricted Accounts (FN Only) $0 $(34,400,000) $(34,400,000)
Total Revenues $0 $(34,400,000) $(34,400,000)

Enactment of this legislation could decrease the state basic rate by $34.4 million ongoing beginning in FY 2027, using 2025 as a baseline. 2026 values and revenues have not been established.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Restricted Accounts (FN Only) $0 $(34,400,000) $(34,400,000)
Income Tax Fund $0 $34,400,000 $34,400,000
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $19,400 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $19,400 $0

Enactment of this legislation could decrease the state basic rate by $34.4 million ongoing beginning in FY 2027, using 2025 as a baseline. 2026 values and revenues have not been established. This would increase the Income Tax Fund expenditures for education in a like amount. Enactment of this legislation could also cost the Tax Commission $19,400 one-time from the Income Tax Fund in FY 2027 for system updates.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $(34,419,400) $(34,400,000)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could decrease local property tax revenue by $93 million statewide, using 2025 as a baseline. 2026 values and revenues have not been established. As new growth revenues form part of the revenue target in future years, tax rates could also be lower going forward.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation could save individuals and businesses approximately $127.4 million in property taxes in aggregate, using 2025 as a baseline. 2026 values and revenues have not been established.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.