Eagle Mountain City Council Approves 183% Property Tax Hike for Sheriff’s Deputies
The Eagle Mountain City Council has approved an 183% property tax increase. This decision, made after public comment, aims to generate revenue for hiring seven new Utah County Sheriff's deputies. The city has not raised property taxes since 2010.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 7, 2026 —
The Eagle Mountain City Council has voted to approve a significant property tax increase of 183 percent. This decision comes after a period of public comment and is intended to fund the hiring of seven new Utah County Sheriff’s deputies to serve the growing community.
This marks the first property tax increase in Eagle Mountain since 2010, reflecting a substantial shift in the city’s revenue strategy. The substantial hike is projected to generate the necessary funds to expand the local law enforcement presence, addressing the needs of an expanding population.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the hiring of the new deputies and the projected revenue from the tax increase were not provided in the summary. The council’s decision followed deliberation after hearing from the public, though the specific nature of the public’s input was not detailed.
The move underscores a broader trend in rapidly developing areas where municipal governments face increasing demands on public services, including law enforcement, and must explore new or increased revenue streams to meet those demands. The need for additional deputies in Eagle Mountain is linked to the city’s growth and the corresponding increase in service requirements.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Martin on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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