Salt Lake City Council Truth-in-Taxation - 08/11/2026

The Salt Lake City Council convened a limited formal meeting on August 11, 2026, to conduct the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing and finalize the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The council discussed and approved a property tax increase of 9.16%, which is expected to generate an additional $13.5 million in revenue to support city operations including public safety, public lands, youth and family programming, public utilities, and vehicle fleet maintenance. Public comments reflected concerns about rising costs, including water bills and the impact of increased taxes on affordability and social equity. The council acknowledged the challenges of balancing the budget amid rising costs and limited revenue, and after public input, unanimously adopted the final tax levy ordinance and budget, including the tax rate adjustment exceeding the certified tax rate as required by state law.