Tax Sale Results

Property Tax Abatements & Exemptions

Circuit Breaker Form  If you are over 66 or widowed and earned less than 28,785 in 2009, you may qualify for the Circuit Breaker abatement. The Circuit Breaker abatement can reduce your property tax in 2010 up to the full amount that is owed. If you think you might qualify, fill out the Circuit Breaker Form and return it to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year.

Indigent Form , Indigent - Statement of Hardship or Disability , Indigent - Financial Summary  If you are not over 66 or widowed but are disabled, or have other extreme hardships, and earned less than 28,785 in 2009, you may qualify for the Indigent abatement. The Indigent abatement can reduce your property tax in 2010 up to one half of the taxes owed. If you think you might qualify, fill out the three Indigent forms and return them to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year. This abatement is typically granted to individuals who are permanently disabled, receive only Social Security Disablity income, and have no other resources to pay their taxes.

Disabled Veteran Form If you are Veteran who was disabled as a result of your service, and your disability from the VA is at least 10%, you may qualify for a Disabled Veterans Exemption. First time applicants must submit a copy of their disability statement from the VA along with the Disabled Veteran Form. A new application is not required each year unless personal property (such as a vehicle) is being exempted. However, the county may ask you to verify your primary residence each year.

Blind Exemption Form If you are blind person, the unmarried surviving spouse of a blind person, or a minor orphan of a blind person, you may qualify for a blind exemption. This exemption would apply to the first 11,500 of taxable value of real or tangible personal property. If you think you might qualify, fill out the Blind Exemption Form and return it to the Auditor's Office no later than September 1 each year.

Continued Property Tax Exemption Form If you are an organization that is tax exempt, you need to apply for the exemption each year by March 1. If you have already submitted an initial application, then all you need to do is fill out and submit the Continued Property Tax Exemption form.

If this is the first time you are applying for tax exemption for an organization, you will need to fill out all of the following forms:
New Application for Property Exemption
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C

Other Forms and Documents

Tax Exempt Certificate

Box Elder County W-9

2010 Budget

2008 Financial Report

Tom Bennett - Box Elder County Auditor

As the County Auditor, I oversee a variety of services to departments, residents, municipalities, and other taxing entities. Some services our office provides to County departments include helping with their budgets, paying bills, and processing payroll. Services to residents include tax abatements and exemptions, board of equalization, questions about ownership, and eligibility for tax relief programs. I also prepare for and conduct the annual tax sale.

Services to municipalities and other taxing entities include helping with the tax rate setting process, redevelopment areas, and answering specific questions about state forms and regulations, property valuations, truth in taxation, and tax rates.

Biography
I attended high school and college in Spokane, WA, and graduated from Gonzaga University (BA, '86). I was elected the County Auditor in 2006.  I recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Accounting. I have lived in Brigham City for the past 12 years with my wife Nancy and five children. 

Contact Information
Tom Bennett
Box Elder County Auditor
One South Main, Brigham City, UT 84302  
(435) 734-3317
tbennett@boxeldercounty.org