Utah delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: Utah is a deed state, so a winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. May county tax sales auction deeds, often via undivided-interest bidding. Each county publishes its own delinquent roll through the County Treasurer. Below is every Utah county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
29
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
13,322
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Deed
The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Utah law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding.
Every Utah county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Salt Lake City | 1,190,000 | 5,448 |
| Utah County | Provo | 700,000 | 2,095 |
| Davis County | Farmington | 370,000 | 1,188 |
| Weber County | Ogden | 267,000 | 1,021 |
| Washington County | St. George | 200,000 | 587 |
| Cache County | 145,487 | 657 | |
| Tooele County | 84,488 | 338 | |
| Iron County | 65,936 | 292 | |
| Box Elder County | 64,120 | 339 | |
| Summit County | 43,109 | 205 | |
| Uintah County | 38,307 | 203 | |
| Wasatch County | 37,858 | 186 | |
| Sanpete County | 30,732 | 117 | |
| Sevier County | 22,520 | 48 | |
| Duchesne County | 20,803 | 106 | |
| Carbon County | 20,613 | 78 | |
| San Juan County | 14,601 | 50 | |
| Millard County | 13,572 | 54 | |
| Juab County | 13,297 | 57 | |
| Morgan County | 13,093 | 45 | |
| Emery County | 10,161 | 49 | |
| Grand County | 9,788 | 29 | |
| Kane County | 8,525 | 42 | |
| Beaver County | 7,424 | 32 | |
| Garfield County | 5,290 | 23 | |
| Rich County | 2,752 | 9 | |
| Wayne County | 2,608 | 14 | |
| Piute County | 1,534 | 7 | |
| Daggett County | 956 | 3 |
Utah tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | Utah is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | May county tax sales auction deeds, often via undivided-interest bidding. |
| After the tax sale | The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Utah law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding. |
| Who publishes the list | The County Treasurer in each county. |
| Foreclosure path | Non-judicial, typically 4 to 5 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Allowed within 3 months, capped at fair value. |
| Local note | Trustee sales follow a 3 month notice of default plus publication. |
The Utah delinquency clock
Utah delinquent tax list FAQ
Is Utah a tax lien or tax deed state?
Utah is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. May county tax sales auction deeds, often via undivided-interest bidding.
Where do I find the Utah delinquent tax list?
Each county publishes its own list through the County Treasurer, usually as a PDF before a scheduled sale. Pick your county below for the official source plus the year-round ranked list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in Utah?
The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Utah law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in Utah?
Across the 29 Utah counties we track, roughly 13,322 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy Utah tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.