This landing page is intended to provide the public with information regarding how a property tax increase would impact the Town of Bluff budget, town operations, and property tax rates. Please contact office@townofbluffutah.gov if you have any questions. Check back often for up-to-date information.
Public Meeting & Public Hearing Information
May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM: Bluff Town Council regular meeting including presentation of proposed property tax increase by the budget officer, impact statement read by the budget officer, and Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Budget review and adoption to follow State of Utah budgeting process and timeline.
Handouts & Documents from May 5th Meeting
May 19, 2026 6:00-7:30 PM: Your Town Budget at Work Open House. Meet with members of the council and staff to learn more about the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Budget including information on the proposed property tax increase.
Handouts & Documents for Open House Event
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT: FY2027 Bluff Tentative Budget Public Hearing, including information on proposed property tax increase.
Handouts & Documents for June 2nd Public Hearing
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT Town of Bluff Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at the Bluff Community Center located at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, Utah 84512 and via Zoom.
Public Hearing Notice – Coming Soon
Public Hearing Agenda – Coming Soon
All meetings are held in the Bluff Community Center auditorium located at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, UT 84512 and online via ZOOM. Meeting link information can be found on our agendas, on the Utah Public Notice Website, and on the homepage of the website.
Truth in Taxation Documents
Printable Proposed Property Tax Impact Schedule
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX IMPACT SCHEDULE
TOWN OF BLUFF
Town of Bluff will consider an increase to its property tax rate from 0.000543 to 0.001366 (estimated) to generate an additional $50,000 in revenue. The following information is intended to provide decisions makers and the public with an explanation of how the Town’s operations would be affected if the proposed property tax increase is adopted.
Town of Bluff’s Current Property Tax Rate 0.000543
Town of Bluff’s Current Property Tax Revenue $33,186
Proposed Revenue with Tax Change $83,186
New Property Tax Revenue to Town of Bluff $50,000
Estimated Increase to Town of Bluff’s Property Tax Revenue 151%
Estimated increase to a primary residence with a market value of $233,800 is $105.61 annually.
Estimated Increase to a primary residence with a market value of $500,000 is $225.85 annually.
Estimated increase to a business property with a market value of $443,600 is $364.32 annually.
Estimated increase to a business property with a market value of $1,000,000 is $1,366.39 annually.
Affected Department: Emergency Services
Proposed Budget: $55,000
Budget without Tax Change: $5,000
Budget Change: +$50,000
Impact of Tax Increase: The Town of Bluff will hire a part-time Emergency Services Administrative Manager to oversee required administrative and maintenance functions, serve as the designated Emergency Manager representing Bluff for local and regional emergency coordination planning efforts, and manage obligations set forth in Bluff’s contractual Cooperative Agreement with the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands. The increase will also support additional emergency services equipment.
Total General Fund Change: $50,000