Council unanimously sets 0.001500 property tax rate after nearly three-hour truth-in-taxation hearing
August 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers, 1650 E Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain, Utah
At a special truth-in-taxation hearing that ran from 6:02 to 10:38 p.m., about 56 people spoke in person, about 11 virtually, and about 26 submitted written comments, both supporting and opposing the increase. The council voted 5-0 to set the fiscal 2026-27 property tax rate at 0.001500, above the certified rate of 0.000530, projected to raise about $5,591,594 (183.02 percent) over the prior year excluding new growth. The council repealed and replaced this rate on August 18.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
2 items came up for a decision or discussion: 1 discussed and 1 approved.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $5.59 million.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
6 members were present.
Residents raised proposed property tax increase, use of added revenue, and public safety and infrastructure funding.
The previous City Council meeting was on August 4, 2026: Council approves Scenic Mountain rezone and transportation master plan changes unanimously and holds CDBG hearing
The next one was on August 10, 2026: Council approves 2026 CDBG annual action plan 5-0 at brief special session
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3.A · Public hearing
Truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed property tax increase
Discussed
Mayor Jared Gray reviewed the hearing packets and rules. Public comment ran from 6:07 to 9:00 p.m. Topics were the financial impact on property owners, the need for and use of the added revenue, municipal services and infrastructure needs, and other tax matters.
Item 4.A · Taxes and fees
Resolution approving a property tax increase above the certified rate, fiscal 2026-27
Approved · 5-0
Mayor Gray read the proposed property tax impact schedule and the council discussed citizen concerns and the planned use of funds. The resolution set the rate at 0.001500 against a certified rate of 0.000530, projected to raise ad valorem budgeted revenue by about $5,591,594, or 183.02 percent, over the prior year excluding new growth.
- Budget$5.59 million
What residents said
Proposed property tax increaseUse of added revenuePublic safety and infrastructure funding
About 97 people commented in person, virtually or in writing on the proposed increase.