Homeowners in Eagle Mountain, Utah, are facing higher property taxes as technology giant Meta continues benefiting from a long-term tax incentive agreement. The city initially approved a 183% increase in its portion of property taxes, triggering strong opposition from residents who questioned why the company received substantial tax relief.
The dispute took an important turn on Aug. 18, 2026, when city leaders repealed that increase and approved a smaller 69.81% rise instead. The decision came as Meta continued expanding its data center operations. The situation has raised questions about local budgets, corporate tax incentives, and the costs homeowners face.
Eagle Mountain reverses its original tax increase
Eagle Mountain’s City Council initially voted unanimously on Aug. 6 to increase the city’s property tax revenue from existing properties by approximately 183%. The decision was expected to generate about $5.59 million in additional annual revenue. Residents questioned the size of the increase during public discussions…