Forwarding mail to a new change of address
CAUTION: Forwarding mail to a new change of address, be it permanent or temporary, will not guarantee that the County Notices will be forwarded to the new address. It is best to update the new mail address with the Treasurer's Office. Temporary changes are not advised.
Property Tax Facts
To better understand Utah's property tax system, view our Utah's Property Tax System page.
Parcel Number:
This is the identifying number used to process your tax payment, and it is in the format of xx-xxxx-xxxx. Please reference it on all correspondence and payments.
Serial Number:
This is used by the Assessor's and the Recorder's offices and contains the parcel's location.
Payment Information
All payments are to the following:
Wasatch County Treasurer
25 N. Main
Heber City, UT. 84032-1827
On-Line Payments:
This is handled by a third party processor, SECURE INSTANT PAYMENTS.
Debit or credit cards will have the greater of 2.5% or $1.50 added to the amount paid to cover processing fees. E-checks (require your bank routing number and account number) will have a 49-cent fee added to the amount paid. Discrepancies should be addressed with Instant Payment first at 1-800-764-0844.
NOTE: PAYMENTS after 5:00 pm are applied to the next business day!
Mailed Payments:
Checks ONLY, personal, business, or certified funds, are accepted. Certified funds guarantee your payment. Cash mailed is at the taxpayer’s risk! To ensure proper credit, please write your parcel number(s) on your check or provide a list.
In-Office Payments - Full or Partial:
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
Cash or checks are accepted.
Debit and credit cards are accepted for a 2.5% fee ($1.50 minimum) (We do not accept AMEX).
Mortgage Payments:
On the front of the tax notice, at the top right corner under "Mortgage Company," if you see "NO REQUESTING COMPANY," the payment has not been requested and is the owner’s responsibility. If you see “NOTIFIED,” the payment SHOULD be made in your behalf by the escrow fund in your mortgage. It is not guaranteed. If you have doubts, contact your mortgage company.
Tax Payments
Prepayments are accepted anytime, always note your parcel number (xx-xxxx-xxxx) on your payment. Payment is posted on the day received, not the date on the check or postmark.
Under Utah Code 59-2-1317, you have the right to direct allocation of a partial payment between the amounts due for [total] property tax, assessments, delinquent local district fees, and any other amount due on this notice. The form is available at the Treasurer’s Office, signature required.
Entity Service Fees:
UTC (11-42-401), Entity fees for improvement, operation, maintenance, or economic promotion of activities provided by the local entity will be listed separately on the front of the tax notice under Property Type and Taxing Units/Entities.
Abatements:
Abatements are available for veterans and those with fixed incomes. Applications are required to verify qualification, and applications are available through the Clerk’s Office (435) 657-3191. Applications must be filed with the Clerk’s Office before September 30th of the current tax year and must be filed/renewed each year.
Penalties:
UTC (59-2-1331) Delinquent taxes have a 2.5% penalty ($10 minimum) added after all receipts paid or postmarked before the delinquency date are processed. Again, postmarks are accepted, not the date on the check before the penalty is applied. Payments received in December and until January 31 of the following year will have a 1% penalty instead of the full penalty and NO interest. After January 31, unless it falls on a weekend, then the following Monday, the full penalty plus interest from January 1 is applied to the remaining balance.
NOTE: Again, postmarks are accepted, not the date on the check.
Mailing Addresses:
Please use this link to submit mailing address changes, emails, or coupon requests:
Address Change/Email/Coupons
