Provo Utah - The Best Guide to Provo UT
With a population of almost 115,000, Provo is located in north-central Utah, approximately 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. Provo is the county seat of Utah County, which has seen explosive growth in recent years. In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau counted Utah County’s population at 368,536. In 2012, the U.S. Census indicated that Utah County’s population had grown to over 530,000. Utah County is part of what is referred to as the Wasatch Front, which is made up by Weber, Davis, Salt Lake and Utah Counties. With approximately 2.2 million residents, the Wasatch Front accounts for 80% of Utah’s population. Although Provo City continues to grow at a moderate pace, the percentage of Utah County residents residing in Provo continues to decrease as the northern and southern parts of the county are seeing explosive growth. In 2000, Provo made up 29% of the county population. But in 2012, Provo made up less than 22% of the population – even though Provo had grown at a moderate rate during this period. In addition, the percentage of Provo residents enrolled in the Provo School District continues to fall, as more college-age students move into the area and areas of the city gentrify. Approximately 12 out of every 100 Provo residents is a student in the Provo School District, compared with 22 out of 100 in Alpine School District. Source: District data, Provo City, US Census Bureau. Courtesy of Provo School District
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Welcome to Provo Utah
Mt. Timpanogos Over Brigham Young University
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Provo Demographics
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Provo Geographics
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From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Metro Area
Utah Lake sits next to Provo Utah
Although home to Native Americans for many centuries, the first white men to set foot in what is now known as Utah County were most likely Father Escalante and Father Dominquez and their party of explorers on September 23, 1776.
From approximately 1825 to 1847, various trappers and mountain men spent time in the valley, but the first permanent settlers were Mormon pioneers sent south from the Salt Lake Valley by their leader, Brigham Young, in 1849.
Provo was apparently the first settlement, getting its name from the Provo River, which in turn took its name from the mountain man, Etienne Provost. Many of the other communities were officially founded the following year,1850, including Alpine, American Fork, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Payson and Springville.
The first library in Provo was opened in 1854 and there has been an official U.S. Post Office in the city since at least 1894. Provo General Hospital opened in 1903 and gave way to Utah Valley Hospital in 1939. The Utah State (Mental) Hospital dates back to 1880 but was formerly known by less politically correct names. Electric service first came to the valley in 1890.
From approximately 1825 to 1847, various trappers and mountain men spent time in the valley, but the first permanent settlers were Mormon pioneers sent south from the Salt Lake Valley by their leader, Brigham Young, in 1849.
Provo was apparently the first settlement, getting its name from the Provo River, which in turn took its name from the mountain man, Etienne Provost. Many of the other communities were officially founded the following year,1850, including Alpine, American Fork, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Payson and Springville.
The first library in Provo was opened in 1854 and there has been an official U.S. Post Office in the city since at least 1894. Provo General Hospital opened in 1903 and gave way to Utah Valley Hospital in 1939. The Utah State (Mental) Hospital dates back to 1880 but was formerly known by less politically correct names. Electric service first came to the valley in 1890.
Provo and BYU Intertwined
Provo Electric Plant with the BYU "Y" in Background
This history of Provo in forever entwined with Brigham Young University (BYU)
Brigham Young University traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer heritage. The original school, Brigham Young Academy, was established Oct. 16, 1875, on a little over one acre of land in what is now downtown Provo.
Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor of both the Brigham Young High School and Brigham Young University . The Academy was essentially a high school until 1896 when a College Department was added. In 1903, although the high school students still outnumbered the college level students, the name of the Academy was changed to Brigham Young University.
The Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University. Work began in 1909 on the Maeser Memorial Building, the first of many structures on the university's present site. Courtesy of BYU
The High School continued as a part of the University until the end of the 1967-1968 school year. At that time the High School was shut down permanently. Courtesy of Provo Library
Brigham Young University traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer heritage. The original school, Brigham Young Academy, was established Oct. 16, 1875, on a little over one acre of land in what is now downtown Provo.
Brigham Young Academy was the predecessor of both the Brigham Young High School and Brigham Young University . The Academy was essentially a high school until 1896 when a College Department was added. In 1903, although the high school students still outnumbered the college level students, the name of the Academy was changed to Brigham Young University.
The Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University. Work began in 1909 on the Maeser Memorial Building, the first of many structures on the university's present site. Courtesy of BYU
The High School continued as a part of the University until the end of the 1967-1968 school year. At that time the High School was shut down permanently. Courtesy of Provo Library
Tax Entities for Provo Property Tax RateEach county has an elected surveyor, recorder, assessor, auditor, treasurer and commission or
legislative body. The surveyor and recorder are responsible for creating and maintaining boundary and ownership information. The assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of each property. The auditor applies tax rates and serves as clerk of the Board of Equalization. The Board of Equalization is composed of the county commission or legislative body who hear appeals of the valuations and assessments entered on the tax roll by the assessor. Finally, the treasurer is responsible for collecting the property tax. |
Provo Tax Rate Breakdown |
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County = Utah County
Utah County - 100 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84606 (801) 851-8229 This is a County Wide levy which funds the general operation of county government. This includes health services, county wide jail services, aging services, prosecution of criminals, jail bonds, regional park and recreation services etc. Local A/C = Local Assess & Collection Fee Local Assessing and Collection, Utah County - 100 East Center St, Provo, UT 84606 (801) 851-8229 This optional levy funds the additional costs of assessing and collecting functions, including reappraisal, within Utah County which are not covered by revenue generated from the Multi-County Assessing & Collecting Levy. St A/C = State Assessing & Collection Fee Multi County Assessing and Collection - Utah State Tax Commission 1-800-662-4335 This uniform, state-wide levy is mandated by the Legislature to promote adequate funding for assessing and collection functions, on an equitable basis, to all counties of the state at a minimally acceptable level. Utah County contributes a portion of this revenue to a multi-county fund for distribution to counties which cannot generate the minimum level of funding. Cent UT = Central Utah Water Conservancy District Central Utah Water Conservancy District - 355 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058 (801) 226-7100 This county wide levy funds Utah County residents' share of the local participation requirement for the federally funded Central Utah Water Project. The District represents the citizens of a 10-county area in administration, sale, and delivery of water for the Central Utah Project (CUP), as well as the operation and maintenance of the CUP facilities. Water developed by the CUP is used for municipal, industrial, irrigation, hydroelectric power, fish, wildlife, conservation and recreation purposes. School = Provo School District 280 West 940 North, Provo, Utah 84604 801-374-480 The Alpine School District receives 27.22% of their revenue from property taxes. City = Provo City City Center Building 351 W Center St Provo, UT 84601 The City of Orem depends upon property tax revenues for approximately 25% of their annual budget. TOTAL PROVO PROPERTY TAX RATE (2013) 45% Exemption for Primary Residence Primary residences receive a 45% exemption according to State Statue. The 45% exemption only applies to the first acre of land, any overage is calculated at 100%. There is no exemption for commercial, vacant land, or second home. Disabled Veteran Exemption 2012 Maximum Veteran with a Disability Exemption $237,949 |
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Local A/C State A/C Central Utah Water Schools Provo City PROPERTY TAX TOTAL |
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0.0000950 0.0001580 0.0004460 0.00070940 0.0029560 0.0117550 |
Distribution of Property Taxes Collected in Provo Utah
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