r/Logan • • 27d ago

October 2026 /r/Logan Off-Topic Thread

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r/Logan • • Oct 16 '25

Discussion Property Taxes Explainer (the county assessor hates this one simple trick!)

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Introduction

As I wander the various internet forums, I've noticed quite a few misconceptions about property taxes. I wanted to explain our system to hopefully make the system make more sense. If you happen to already know all this, good job! You get a gold star, please wear it on your forehead to work tomorrow.

Before we get into it, here's some required viewing.

Some highlights:

  • Your property tax bill contains many different taxes, the biggest portion of which will be the local school district
  • Each of the entities on your property tax bill sets their rate independently
  • Our tax policy is designed to try to keep property taxes somewhat consistent, even with ever rising property values.
  • "under Truth In Taxation revenue is limited to the previous year's budget plus any new growth within the county"

It's not super important to understand, but for what it's worth: The tax rate is calculated by dividing the amount of revenue needed (last year's budget) by the total of adding up all the property values in the area. Here's an example, it's called the Mill Levy. It's only important to understand, in my opinion, in that it's not a flat rate that punishes you with higher taxes as your property value increases, rather, it's a system to calculate a shifting rate that essentially negates rising home prices. Clear as mud?


An example

Alright, u/squrr1, you ask, what does that mean for me? Let's use some nice round numbers for an example:

Say you own a home in Logan School District boundaries. Last year the county assessed its value at $400,000. Since you own your home and live in it, you get an automatic 45% discount on your property taxes. After all that, your property tax bill was $2000. Of that $2000:

  • 71%, or $1420, went to Logan City School District (it's nuanced and there are a few categories and funds, but that's the gist)
  • 13%, or $260, went to the Cache County general fund
  • 12%, or $240, went to Logan City
  • The remaining 4%, or $80, went to water districts, the health fund, the open space bond, etc.

Now, let's say your home's assessed value increased to $500,000 this year. Great, equity! But oh no, you can't use that equity without selling your home; it would suck if your tax bill just automatically jumped 20%. Good thing it doesn't! Since the whole valley also saw their homes increase by 20%, your property tax bill goes up a whopping.... zero dollars. This is because the tax rate automatically decreases as property values rise, (and vice versa, this is where the 'Mill Levy' business from before comes into play) designed to grant each taxing entity a relatively flat budget from year to year.

Once again, there is some nuance, as homes don't all appreciate at the same rate, new homes get built, and commercial property values also factor in to the overall equation. Don't worry about it.

Imagine you're the school district. You want to know how much to budget for for next year. While it would be nice if rising home values gave you a windfall, falling home values would mean budget shortages. It's best to have a system that's predictable.

Now, say the county realizes it doesn't have enough money to keep up with inflationary costs. They propose raising their rate by 15%, because their accountants tell them everything now costs 15% more. Some people see that number and assume it means their $2000 rate goes up 15%, and will now be $2300. I'd be mad too! Fortunately, that's not what happens. First, the county has to go through a "Truth in Taxation" rate increase process. They have mandatory public notice and meeting requirements they have to follow (as an aside — these requirements are very strictly enforced, and both Hyde Park and Cache County School District's proposed rate increases this year were rejected by the state for not following the rules) Assuming they follow the rules, and go forward with the 15% increase, that means 15% of their existing $260 on your bill. The county portion would go up to $299, increasing your total tax bill to $2039, or a total tax increase of 1.95%.


More things!

There was an interesting article in the news today, indicating recent years have seen an unusual increase in residential property taxes, due to relative value of homes raising faster than the value of commercial properties. The legislature released an audit on their findings, though unfortunately it doesn't appear they looked specifically at Cache County. (some light reading if you're having a hard time falling asleep)

You are here!

Another quote from the video:

"There is a sentiment by some that Truth In Taxation has worked too well. Some communities hesitate to raise taxes even as cost to the county from vendors have increased. Eventually the budget gets stretched too thin and local government has to go through the process, usually resulting in a major tax hike. But the question remains: is the issue with law or does it have more to do with the elected leaders not wanting to be held responsible for raising taxes"

You are here! This is the position many entities find themselves in, and I think Cache County is here this year. It's never popular to raise taxes, but if you don't, you eventually have no choice but to cut back services. That's just inflation. Often, politicians refuse to raise taxes because they want to get reelected. By the time we need to pay the piper, you'll either be a firmly embedded incumbent, or it will be someone else's problem. That's a risky way to run a government, if you ask me.

TL;DR;

Alright, that was fun. Here's a TL;DR;:

  • Just because your property value went up, doesn't mean your property tax bill will. As long as your neighbors houses did too, your bill should stay flat.
  • Each taxing entity has to hold meetings and follow a very specific procedure to raise their portion of the rate. When you see headlines like "Cache county rate going up 20%!" that means 20% of just that small portion of the overall bill.
  • Most of your property taxes goes to your local schools. The next biggest chunk is city and county services, which includes things like maintaining roads and paying for police, and running libraries.

Caveat emptor: I'm just a dude on the internet. I read a lot of news and study the issues, but there may be mistakes in here. Come at me in the comments, I can take it.

r/Logan • • 11m left

Scenery Snowcapped mountain rises above the mist as the sun kisses it

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r/Logan • • 1h ago

Question 600 S underpass stays closed

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The UDOT website said the underpass opened on Saturday but it still is closed. Do we know when it might open?


r/Logan • • 22h ago

Discussion Im looking for a paranormal investigator partner

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Hi my name is Jay I'm 32 and I use to go by the name Urbex_Panda. I use to be an urban explorer locally and would also travel the US exploring abandoned places for videos and photography but pretty much retired from that now. It was hard to keep a partner with how much I was needing to go exploring because I couldn't find a local willing to be fully dedicated in this area. Now It's been almost 5 years since I explored and have been missing the fun adventures and thrill that came with that lifestyle.

From exploring abandoned places I have had pretty weird things happen inside them that got me really questioning the paranormal. I recently have been looking for someone to start a YouTube channel with investigating haunted places and helping me film and investigate.

If this interests you feel free to reach out to me. I have over 15 years of editing and filming experience but I lack a partner. I have friends that will go but they don't want to dedicate their selves to the channel. I'm looking for someone who is dedicated and knows how to grind needing to post once a week and won't just randomly leave after a couple months because creating a successful channel and following can take years.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Just someone willing to learn and jump head first into this and someone who has a passion and dedication for videography and ghost hunting and maybe a little urban exploring lol hmu


r/Logan • • 16h ago

Question Usu football parking questions

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Is there still Free parking for Utah State football games anywhere I still want to support the team during a ruff year but parking in some spots is almost more than a ticket. Does anyone have any information thanks?


r/Logan • • 2d ago

Question Object falling from sky yesterday?

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Yesterday at about 6:40 pm I was up Smithfield Canyon and saw something illuminated / fiery traveling downward at a very sharp angle (sharper than an airplane). The sun was setting so the fiery - ness could have been just the sunset lighting but I had binoculars and through the Binos it clearly looked like something on fire. Like a meteor except the object didn’t look round, it looked kind of flat. It kept falling and eventually was no longer on fire but was dark and had a long dark tail- smoke perhaps? The shape of the object was odd- not round, but kind of rectangular and squared off at the nose end and with the tail/ tendrils behind it, it looked like a jellyfish. It was also falling very slowly after it stopped looking on fire. I’m not sure how fast something that is truly free falling would move- but the whole thing lasted at least five minutes until the object disappeared behind the pointy hill in our foreground.

it looked really weird. was it a meteor that made it through the atmosphere and fell to the earth? Was it something being retrieved from orbit by Northrop Grumman?

did anyone else see this?

I am also not sure if it would have come down in CV or on the other side of the wellsvilles.

my photos are terrible but it’s just to give an idea.


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Question What's going on with Fed-ex?

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I went to return a package and they've got building supplies everywhere around their parking spot. Renovations I assume? Anyone know how long they'll be out?


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Question Tony Grove open?

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Is Tony Grove still open? Or at least the road up?


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Question High school sports coverage in Cache Valley

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Hey guys! I've been living in Cache Valley for about 10 years now, and I've always felt like something was missing when it came to high school sports news. When I look, I only find some scores or articles that don't give me enough info.

So I decided to create Cache Crowd, a free weekly newsletter covering high school sports across Cache Valley. I'm doing my best to cover all sports...

Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Cheerleading, and Drill Team.

This is something I just started for fun because I love sports and wanted to give our local athletes and teams more recognition/coverage. So far, the feedback has been really positive. I send out a new email every Saturday that gives you all the updates. What types of content/info do you guys want to read about?

https://cachecrowd.beehiiv.com/


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Question Is it worth it to drive rideshare in the valley?

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Question for rideshare drivers in the valley... Between demand, tips and fuel cost is it worth it?


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Question Small business posters

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Hey community! I’m a small esthetician business in Logan, looking to put some flyers up around the city. Does anyone have leads on where supports posting flyers? Huge points if the locations are up on campus!


r/Logan • • 1d ago

Events SC Middle School Play

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We are recently new to the area (within the last year and a half) for an opportunity that brought our family here to the University. We have loved the area so far. However, one of our children has had some years of vocal and musical lessons in a couple instruments. Theater experience.

Now, while experience isn’t everything, we have seen plays and been involved as much as possible. We have our child and others that we know, slowly expressing disinterest in all the things they love because of the director at South Cache Middle. She is newer at the position from what we know and very obviously, has her favorites. It feels very apparent that these ‘favorites’ are cast above other children. Not necessarily ours…. Others that are so very talented.

Looking for an open conversation here…..

When parents can clearly see this happening, how do you all navigate and express the complete lack of experience, favoritism, and overwhelming - overlooked, hidden gifts of other adolescents to the ‘adult’ in charge? I don’t want to see them give up in advance to HS and college just because…


r/Logan • • 3d ago

Scenery Snow-capped Wellsville Mountains

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r/Logan • • 2d ago

Question Fridge disposal

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Is there anywhere in the valley I can dispose of a fridge, other than the landfill?


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Question Possible interest in a very stupid event?

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I’ve had this silly idea for a while now to host a sort of fake wedding roleplay event. Basically people would pick a part to play, create the most over-the-top, horrible character they could think of, and then everyone gathers for a tacky wedding full of ridiculous fake family drama. It would be very stupid but I think also very fun.

Just trying to figure out if this is a bad idea or something people would be actually be interested in participating in!


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Discussion Logan Instacart PSA

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Warning, instacart shoppers do not like to shop at Smithfield Lee's due to the harassment by employees. Their boss refuses to do anything about it. If you want the batch accepted, especially in the mornings before 1pm. Please use the Logan Lee's!


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Events Peter Crosby Town Hall, Monday October 26th 7PM

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Join Peter at the Providence Elementary School on Monday, October 26, at 7 PM for a town hall. Bring your questions, tell him what matters to you, and ask what he’d do to address it in Congress.

If you’re still deciding who to vote for, come have a conversation. Bring a neighbor, too!


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Events Pixie and the Partygrass Boys Live at the Cache tomorrow!

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r/Logan • • 4d ago

Question The high school is making AI posters?

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Does these not feel weird to you guys? Why is the admin approving AI flyers? I feel like this is counterintuitive and shouldn't have a place in an educational setting.


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Question Fresh Apple Cider

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Looking to buy some fresh apple cider and wondering where in the valley I can get it. Island Market? Local Produce? Figured I’d ask before going on a wild goose chase. Thanks!


r/Logan • • 4d ago

Discussion Roadside Repair

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Jeff and Jeff roadside repair.

435 695 6963

These guys are new to logan and are looking to fix semi trucks. They are fast, take pride in their work, and live to be the best. They have been at service calls in no time and got truckers back on the road. If you ever need truck work please consider these guys! Logan Utah and surrounding areas!


r/Logan • • 5d ago

Question Logan run club?

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Just saw a mixed group of runners heading east on center street (6:05pm) - are there local run clubs here in town? This was not a high school xc team.


r/Logan • • 6d ago

Discussion No common sense.

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If you can't turn on a blinker. You shouldn't have any right to pull a trailer. Let alone drive thousands of pounds of equipment. People in Fords have no business pulling things and it's the idiocy I saw today that give y'all rednecks a bad name. LEARN HOW TO DRIVE CACHE VALLEY!


r/Logan • • 5d ago

Question What's going on with Romeo's?

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Drove past Romero's on main street and the sign was down and it looked like it was closed. Does anyone know if this is permanent or temporary and why?