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Boulder Town Proposes Significant Property Tax Increase

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Boulder Town is proposing an increase to its property tax revenue. If approved, the town expects an additional $12,897 in annual property tax revenue, representing a 184.68% increase over last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

Key takeaways

  • Boulder Town proposes increasing property tax revenue.
  • Residential taxes on a $300,000 property would increase by $53.79 annually.
  • Business taxes on a $300,000 property would increase by $97.80 annually.
  • The proposed increase would raise annual tax revenue by $12,897.
  • A public hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Boulder Town is proposing an increase to its property tax revenue, according to a July 22 statement. The proposal would significantly raise the annual tax amount for both residential and business properties.

Under the proposed plan, the tax on a $300,000 residence would increase from $29.04 to $82.83, an increase of $53.79 per year. For a $300,000 business, the tax would rise from $52.80 to $150.60, which is an increase of $97.80 per year.

If the proposed budget is approved, Boulder Town would receive an additional $12,897 in property tax revenue per year. This would increase the town's budgeted property tax revenue by 184.68% compared to last year's budgeted revenue, excluding eligible new growth.

Boulder Town has invited concerned citizens to a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax increase and the reasons for it. The hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, located at 351 N. 100 E. in Boulder.

Citizens may participate in the hearing either in person or virtually. Instructions for virtual participation will be available at boulder.utah.gov no later than 24 hours before the scheduled start of the hearing.

For more information regarding the tax increase, citizens can contact Boulder Town at 435-335-7300 or visit boulder.utah.gov.

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