Brigham City citizens express frustration at tax increase, appreciate efforts to reduce size

Box Elder News Journal's Podcast · Aug 19, 2026 · 6m

Brigham City held a required Truth in Taxation hearing Aug. 13 on a proposed 4.81% property tax increase that would generate an additional 4,843 per year for city operations. According to the city’s tax notice, the Brigham City portion of a resident’s tax bill on a 0,000 primary residence would increase from 2.80 to 1.28, an annual increase of .48. On a 0,000 business property, the city portion would increase from 6 to 9.60, or .60 per year. The additional revenue would fund two items: 9,843 associated with transitioning from contracted legal services to a full-time city attorney, and ,000…