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These records begin as early as the 1850s in some counties and continue to the present. Property tax records usually list a brief description of the property, its value, and the tax assessed. To locate these records, you may contact the office of the county treasurer or the Utah State Archives. Also, county assessors and county clerks may have tax records. | These records begin as early as the 1850s in some counties and continue to the present. Property tax records usually list a brief description of the property, its value, and the tax assessed. To locate these records, you may contact the office of the county treasurer or the Utah State Archives. Also, county assessors and county clerks may have tax records. | ||
The Family History Library has copies of some property tax lists. These are listed under the county in the Place Search of the | The Family History Library has copies of some property tax lists. These are listed under the county in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog. For example, for Utah County, see: | ||
Utah County. (Utah) Assessor. ''Assessment rolls: 1865–1915''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958, 1965. (On 91 Family History Library {{FHL|161530|title-id|disp=films beginning with 164645}}.) These records are grouped mostly by geographic area. In addition to property taxes, they may include sheep tax, businesses, corporations, school tax records, mine proceeds, and copies of published delinquency notices. | Utah County. (Utah) Assessor. ''Assessment rolls: 1865–1915''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958, 1965. (On 91 Family History Library {{FHL|161530|title-id|disp=films beginning with 164645}}.) These records are grouped mostly by geographic area. In addition to property taxes, they may include sheep tax, businesses, corporations, school tax records, mine proceeds, and copies of published delinquency notices. | ||
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Tax abatement records exist from the territorial period to the present. These list the names of individuals seeking a tax deferment. They list the reason for the request, such as a physical disability or an inability to pay. They may also list the names of relatives or guardians. To locate these records contact the county auditor's office or the Utah State Archives. Territorial records are often found in the records of the county court. | Tax abatement records exist from the territorial period to the present. These list the names of individuals seeking a tax deferment. They list the reason for the request, such as a physical disability or an inability to pay. They may also list the names of relatives or guardians. To locate these records contact the county auditor's office or the Utah State Archives. Territorial records are often found in the records of the county court. | ||
Because tax records cover different levels of localities and other subjects, check the following on the | Because tax records cover different levels of localities and other subjects, check the following on the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search: | ||
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