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Notice of Proposed Tax Increase Public Hearing

The City of South Jordan is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

- The City of South Jordan tax on a $500,000 residence would increase from $347.33 to $396.00, which is $48.67 per year.

- The City of South Jordan tax on a $500,000 business would ...

A Growing South Jordan and Truth in Taxation

Did you know that Utah is a taxpayer-friendly state? Utah is unique in that it has a process that taxing entities, like city governments, must follow before tax increases can occur. This ensures that taxing entities only increase taxes when it's needed.

Ut...

Tax Education 101 - SoJo Summerfest

Why do we have SoJo Summerfest every year? This event directly ties to one of the City's strategic priorities - Engaged Community. South Jordan's strategic priorities are determined by our residents through their representatives - the Ci...

Tax Education 101 - Parks

South Jordan’s parks and trails are beautiful. South Jordan has 35 city parks, more than 9 miles of trails, 3 fishing ponds, 68 acres of natural open space and boasts a variety of recreational fields and courts throughout the city. 

Providing a va...

Property Taxes Fund Public Safety

Did you know that City property taxes fund our Police and Fire Departments? In fact, South Jordan City uses those property taxes to pay for 100% of your Police Department and approximately 19% of your Fire Department. The rest of the Fire Department fundi...

How Budgeting Works in South Jordan

As the new year begins, City staff along with the City Council begin in earnest to put together the City’s budget for the next fiscal year, which will begin July 1st. For the past eight years, the City has utilized a strategic budgeting methodology called...