FARMINGTON — Davis County commissioners are proposing a property tax increase of as much as about 30% for 2026 to contend with inflation and growing demand for services — the first hike, if approved, since 2017.

“If we don’t get some new revenue, we’re not going to be able to provide the existing level of service that we’re already providing,” said Davis County Controller Scott Parke. It’s not that a proposed service will have to be scuttled without a tax hike, he said, “we’re going to have to cut back on the services we already offer.”

The proposed hike of up to 29.97% — also spurred by inflation — would boost property tax revenue entering Davis County coffers by $12.68 million, from the $42.29 million to be collected for 2025 to $54.97 million in 2026.

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