Iron County Auditor

Individual Abatements

Property tax relief programs are available for qualifying low-income individuals, people who are blind or disabled, and veterans.

Tax Relief

Individual Abatement Programs

Iron County offers several property tax abatement and exemption opportunities for qualifying individuals.

Each program has eligibility standards that must be met to qualify. Most programs require an application and supporting documentation to be completed and submitted annually.

September 1 Deadline

To take effect for the current year's taxes, all required information must be received by the Auditor's Office no later than 5:00 PM on September 1.

There are no refunds available for previous year's taxes.

Programs & Applications

Available Abatements

Review the eligibility and application requirements for each program before submitting an application.

Low Income & Elderly

Credit amount is based on gross annual household income.

Application PDF

Eligibility

66 years of age or older, OR a widow or widower at any age.
Must provide your own financial support.
Gross annual household income is less than $44,221.
Claimant's name must be on the title of the primary residence.
Must own the home for the full calendar year.

Application Requirements

Tax return and/or statements for all household income.
Form TC-90H application — required yearly.

Under 66 with Low Income and Hardship

Credit amount is based on gross annual household income.

Application PDF

Eligibility

65 years of age or older, OR disabled, OR experiencing extreme hardship.
Gross annual household income is less than $44,221.
Claimant's name must be on the title of the primary residence.
Must own the home for the full calendar year.

Application Requirements

Tax return and/or statements for all household income.
A signed letter explaining the hardship.
If qualifying through Social Security Disability, a Benefit Verification Letter must be provided as proof of disability income. If the letter is not included, SSDI will be included as income.
Form TC-90L application — required yearly.

Blind / Spouse

Application PDF

Eligibility

Legally blind.
Unmarried surviving spouse or minor child of a blind individual.
Claimant's name must be on the title of the primary residence.

Application Requirements

Letter from a doctor stating percentage of blindness.
Application — required yearly.

Active Duty Veteran

Application PDF

Eligibility

At least 200 days in a continuous 365-day period outside the state beginning in the prior year.
Claimant's name must be on the title of the primary residence.

Application Requirements

Copy of deployment orders.
Application — required yearly.

Disabled Veteran / Spouse

Application PDF

Eligibility

At least 10% service-incurred disability.
Unmarried surviving spouse or minor child of a disabled veteran.
Claimant's name must be on the title of the primary residence.

Application Requirements

DD214.
VA Disability Award Letter.
Application — required once.

Widow or Widower of KIA Veteran

Application PDF

Eligibility

Unmarried surviving spouse or minor child of a veteran killed in the line of duty.
Widow, widower, or minor child's name must be on the title of the primary residence.

Application Requirements

Copy of deployment orders.
If applying as an unmarried surviving spouse or minor child of a veteran killed in the line of duty, provide a letter from the VA indicating casualty information.
Application — one time.

Submitting Your Application

Where to Send Your Documents

Applications and all required supporting documentation must be completely filled out, signed, and delivered to the Iron County Auditor's Office by the deadline.

Applications Must Be Received by the Deadline

All forms and documentation must be completely filled out, signed, and delivered to the Iron County Auditor's Office by 5:00 PM on September 1 to be considered for tax adjustments for that year.

Mail or Deliver in Person

Iron County Auditor's Office
PO Box 457
68 South 100 East
Parowan, UT 84761

Submit by Email

Completed forms and required documentation may also be submitted by email using the Auditor's Office email listed in the program instructions.

Appeal Rights

If Your Application Is Denied

Applicants who believe an exemption or abatement was wrongfully denied may have the right to appeal.

30-Day Appeal Period

If you feel you have been wrongfully denied an exemption or abatement, you may appeal to the Utah State Tax Commission.

The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the denial notification. Contact the Auditor's Office for the necessary appeal forms.

435-477-8330

Need Assistance?

Questions About an Abatement?

Contact the Iron County Auditor's Office if you need help determining which program may apply, completing an application, or obtaining an alternate accessible format.

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