Here's why Cache County wants to raise property taxes: Hearing agenda spells out the reasons for a $2.86 million increase
The increases would raise $2.86 million a year for health and public safety, tax collection costs, and fire and EMS in unincorporated areas.
LOGAN - The Cache County Council will hear public comment and could vote Tuesday, Nov. 17, on three proposed property tax increases worth $2.86 million a year combined, according to the hearing agenda posted on the county's meetings page. The agenda now lists the reasons for each increase.
The three proposals
- General and Health Fund: up 3.62%, or $760,000, for public health services, public safety equipment and staff pay and benefit costs. Taxes on a $541,000 home would rise $12.13 a year, the county's notice says.
- Assessing and Collecting levy: up 35.27%, or $1.3 million, to cover the growing cost of valuing property and collecting taxes. A $541,000 home would pay $20.68 more a year, the notice says.
- Municipal Services Fund: a new $800,000 levy for fire protection and emergency medical services in the unincorporated county. An $830,000 home would pay $200.40 a year, the notice says.
The hearing starts at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Historic Courthouse, with an online option. The agenda lists a separate council vote on each increase after the hearing.
Why this matters
Cache County property owners would pay more under the first two increases if approved, and owners in unincorporated areas would also pay the new fire and EMS levy. Residents can comment in person or online Tuesday before the council votes.
Source: Cache County Council Truth in Taxation agenda, Nov. 17, 2026; General & Health Fund notice; Assessing & Collecting levy notice; Municipal Service Fund notice.