What's Happening — Tax & Referendum in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Approved a Property Tax Increase
In early December 2025, the Salt Lake County Council, except Carlos Moreno, voted to approve a property tax increase of around 14% as part of the 2026 county budget. This was slightly less than the nearly 20% increase originally proposed by County Mayor Jenny Wilson.
That tax hike is intended to generate about $36.5 million for county services.
Residents Are Pushing for a Referendum to Overturn It
A group of Salt Lake County residents, led by Goud Maragani, has filed paperwork seeking to put the tax increase up for a referendum — meaning they want voters to decide whether it should stand.
They argue the increase makes the county less affordable, especially amidst inflation and rising cost of living.
Stay tuned for updates to help with this exciting opportunity to stop this tax increase!