Property Exemptions
Guidance for religious, charitable, and educational entities on eligibility, deadlines, and required forms for property tax exemptions.
For Religious, Charitable & Educational Entities
When a nonprofit entity acquires property on or after January 1 that qualifies for an exclusive use exemption, the entity may apply for the exemption on or before the later of March 1 or 30 days after the property is acquired.
Only land in active use (e.g., buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, maintained sports fields) will be considered for possible exemption.
New Property Tax Exemption
Deadline: March 1 or within 30 days after acquisition, whichever is later.
Use the applications below to file for a new property exemption.
New Property Exemption Application & Letter
A separate application must be filed for each property account number.
Schedule A
Real Property — land, buildings, and other improvements.
Schedule B
Personal Property — furniture, machinery, equipment, etc.
Schedule C
Benefactors — any gains created from the use of the property.
Renewal of Property Tax Exemption
This exemption must be filed on a yearly basis for the exemption to continue. The application is due by March 1 every year.
Only land in active use (e.g., buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, maintained sports fields) will be considered for possible exemption.
Use the form below to file a renewal of your property tax exemption.
Submission
All forms and documentation must be completely filled out, signed, and delivered to the Iron County Auditor’s Office by 5:00 PM on March 1 (or within 30 days of acquisition for new exemptions) to be considered for that year.
PO Box 457
68 South 100 East
Parowan, UT 84760
Submit completed forms and required documentation to the email listed on the application instructions.
Appeal Rights
If you feel you have been wrongfully denied exemption or abatement, you may appeal to the Utah State Tax Commission. You must file the appeal within 30 days of the denial notification. Contact the Auditor’s Office for the necessary appeal forms.