The Utah State Tax Commission recently denied a proposed property tax increase for Kaysville City because the city did not meet new state procedural requirements. Because of this denial, property taxes will stay at 2024 levels throughout 2025.
2025 Tax Rate Details
The City's property tax rate for 2025 will be 0.001455, which is slightly lower than the 2024 rate of 0.001512. While a slight increase in home values may offset this reduction, the total tax collected by the city is expected to remain the same.
Reason for the Denial
The denial stemmed from a failure to follow new legislation regarding meeting procedures. According to the Tax Commission, approximately 60% of Utah cities and school districts have been found non-compliant with this new law.
Procedural Error Explanation
Kaysville held a public hearing on August 7, 2025, to discuss the proposed tax levy, but the city also held a regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. following the tax hearing and voted on budget approval during that regular meeting. While this was standard procedure in previous years, new state law requires all regular council business to be addressed before the tax hearing rather than after.
City Response and Future Prevention
The City Manager has taken responsibility for the error, noting that managing the complexity of a record 959 bills introduced in the recent state legislative session is challenging. Staff members are now taking steps to prevent future occurrences, including seeking clearer communication from the Tax Commission regarding procedural requirements.
Impact of the Proposed Increase
The proposed increase would have cost approximately $14.61 per month for a home valued at the Kaysville average of $690,000. The funds were intended to cover rising costs for services such as police, fire/EMS, and parks, as well as funding for the new Kaysville Field House.
Budget Outlook and Next Steps
Although the city must carefully consider future revenues and costs to ensure reliable service delivery, officials stated that the current fund balance is adequate to absorb the lower-than-expected property tax revenue. The Davis County Treasurer is expected to mail annual property tax notices in late October.
