Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026.
West Valley City, Utah, in Salt Lake County, has about 138,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in West Valley City is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: West Valley City public records, Salt Lake County property records, West Valley City arrest records, West Valley City warrants, West Valley City inmate search, West Valley City criminal records, Utah arrest records and Utah inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in West Valley City
Who owns a parcel in West Valley City and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at saltlakecounty.gov/recorder/data-services (page title: Data Services | Recorder Rashelle Hobbs | Salt Lake County), phone 385-468-8145, Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in West Valley City
What a parcel in West Valley City is taxed on is the business of the County Assessor, which also keeps the parcel maps. Utah taxes a primary residence on 55 percent of its market value; the other 45 percent is exempt.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at saltlakecounty.gov/assessor/view-a-property-valuation (page title: View a Property Valuation | Assessor | Salt Lake County), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in West Valley City
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For West Valley City, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at wvc-ut.gov/56/Contact-Information (page title: Contact Information | West Valley City, UT), phone 801-966-3600, 3600 S Constitution Boulevard West Valley City, UT 84119, Monday - Thursday, 7 AM - 6 PM., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at wvc-ut.gov/439/City-Recorders-Office (page title: City Recorder's Office | West Valley City, UT), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in West Valley City
Court cases about land from West Valley City, evictions among them, are filed in the Justice Courts or the District Court for Salt Lake County.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at saltlakecounty.gov/district-attorney/how-to-find-a-case, phone 801-238-7300.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Government Records Access and Management Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, or 5 when the request is expedited, and it may charge copying and staff time after the first quarter hour. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at saltlakecounty.gov/records-management/public-records-requests-grama (page title: Public Records Requests (GRAMA) | Records Management | Salt Lake County).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Salt Lake County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Salt Lake County and Utah. These property pages from its Salt Lake County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Utah Salt Lake County Parcels LIR (opendata.gis.utah.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in West Valley City?
The County Recorder, at saltlakecounty.gov/recorder/data-services, phone 385-468-8145. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in West Valley City are filed there, and the County Assessor (saltlakecounty.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in West Valley City?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at saltlakecounty.gov.
Where are evictions from West Valley City filed?
In the Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Utah?
Utah taxes a primary residence on 55 percent of its market value; the other 45 percent is exempt.
Is this the official West Valley City website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.