The 2026 Penalty Waiver Application, printed on the form as the 2026 Application for Personal Property Penalty Waiver, is the Davis County Board of Equalization form for asking the county to waive a penalty on a business personal property account. It is one of the Davis County property tax forms, and it must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the penalty notification. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form is published by Davis County and is mailed to the Clerk of the Board of Equalization.
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What is 2026 Penalty Waiver Application – Davis County, UT?
The 2026 Application for Personal Property Penalty Waiver is the Davis County Board of Equalization form on which a business owner asks the county to waive a penalty charged on a personal property account. The Davis County Assessor publishes it as the 2026 Penalty Waiver Application.
The form has four parts. A. Owner and Property Information identifies the business, the account number, the owner of record and the penalty amount. B. Basis of Request for Waiver asks three Yes/No questions: whether the application is filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the penalty notification, whether the account is paid, including 2026 tax, except for the imposed penalty, and whether no penalty waiver was granted in any of the five (5) years immediately before the application. The owner signs and dates this part. C. Agent / Representative Authorization lets an individual or firm act for the owner. D. Mail Completed Form To gives the mailing address.
A "For County Use Only" block at the bottom records the date received, the Assessor's office verification of the same three conditions, and the Board of Equalization's action: Approved or Denied, with the amount of penalty waived.
The penalty itself comes from the personal property process. The Assessor's page says business owners must file a personal property statement each year, and that a penalty is assessed when a taxpayer fails to file it by the due date. This form is separate from the 2026 Personal Property Appeal Form, which the Assessor lists for valuation appeals.
Who needs to file 2026 Penalty Waiver Application – Davis County, UT?
Business owners with a personal property account in Davis County who were notified of a penalty and want the Board of Equalization to waive it use this form. The form asks you to confirm three conditions, and the county's verification block checks the same three:
- The application is filed within thirty (30) calendar days of notification of the penalty.
- The account is paid, including 2026 tax, except for the imposed penalty.
- No penalty waiver was granted to you in any of the five (5) years immediately before this application.
If you cannot answer Yes to these, the form's own conditions are not met, so confirm your situation with the Board of Equalization at (801) 451-3543 before filing.
An agent or representative may act for the owner. Section C of the form asks for the individual or firm, mailing address and telephone, and it carries the owner's signature and date. The owner of record signs the request in Section B.
This form does not appeal a personal property valuation. The Assessor's page lists a separate Personal Property Appeal Form and instructions for that purpose.
When to file 2026 Penalty Waiver Application – Davis County, UT
File the application within thirty (30) calendar days of notification of the penalty. The form states this in its heading and asks about it again in Section B, where you answer Yes or No.
The penalty usually follows a late personal property filing. The Assessor's page says statements are mailed before March 1 and are to be returned by May 15, and that a penalty is assessed when a statement is not filed by the due date. The 30-day clock on this form runs from the penalty notification, not from May 15.
The account must also be paid, including 2026 tax, except for the penalty, at the time you apply. The form sets no other deadline and prints no decision time frame.
Documents you need
- A copy of your Personal Property Statement, attached to the application only if you received one; the form asks for it next to the question about filing within 30 calendar days.
How to fill out 2026 Penalty Waiver Application – Davis County, UT
Open the 2026 application
Use the 2026 Application for Personal Property Penalty Waiver. The heading states it must be filed with the Board of Equalization within thirty (30) calendar days of notification of penalty.
Enter business and owner details
In Section A, enter the Business Name, Business Account #, Owner of Record, Address, and City, State and Zip.
Add contact details and penalty amount
Enter the Telephone # and Fax #, and the Penalty Amount shown on your notice. The Email Address is marked Optional.
Answer the timeliness question
In Section B, mark Yes or No for whether the application is submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of notification of penalty.
Answer the payment question
Mark Yes or No for "My account is paid, Including 2026 tax, except for imposed penalty."
Answer the five-year question
Mark Yes or No for whether you have not been granted a penalty waiver in any of the five (5) years immediately prior to this application.
Attach your Personal Property Statement
If you received a Personal Property Statement, attach a copy to the application, as the form instructs.
Sign and date as owner
Enter the owner's signature and the date under Section B.
Complete the agent section if needed
In Section C, enter the Individual and/or Firm, Mailing Address, City, State and Zip, and Telephone for anyone acting for you. The owner signs and dates this section too.
Leave the county block blank
Do not fill in "For County Use Only." The county records the received date, waiver number, verification and Board of Equalization action there.
Review and download the PDF
Check each answer against your penalty notice, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, sign it and mail it as described under How to submit.
How to submit 2026 Penalty Waiver Application – Davis County, UT
The form gives one channel: mail. Section D says to mail the completed form to:
- Davis County Tax Administration
- Attn: Clerk of the Board of Equalization
- PO Box 618, Room 101
- Farmington, UT 84025
The form header lists the Davis County Board of Equalization at 61 S Main Street, Room 101, PO Box 618, Farmington, UT 84025, phone (801) 451-3543. Use that number for questions about your application.
Before mailing, sign and date Section B. If you received a Personal Property Statement, attach a copy, as the form directs. Allow for delivery time, because the application must be filed within 30 calendar days of the penalty notification. Leave the "For County Use Only" block blank.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the mailing channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing more than thirty (30) calendar days after the penalty notification, when the form says the application must be filed within that period.
- Answering Yes to "My account is paid, Including 2026 tax, except for imposed penalty" while other tax on the account is still unpaid.
- Answering Yes to the five-year question when a penalty waiver was granted in any of the five (5) years immediately before the application.
- Leaving out the copy of your Personal Property Statement when you received one; the form asks you to attach it.
- Mailing the form without the owner's signature and date in Section B.
- Completing Section C for an agent or representative without the owner's signature and date.
- Writing in the "For County Use Only" block, which the Assessor's office and the Board of Equalization complete.
- Using this form to dispute a personal property valuation, which the Assessor handles through a separate Personal Property Appeal Form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Davis County personal property penalty waiver application?
It is the form on which a business owner asks the Davis County Board of Equalization to waive a penalty charged on a personal property account. The Assessor publishes it as the 2026 Penalty Waiver Application, and the form heading calls it the 2026 Application for Personal Property Penalty Waiver.
How long do I have to file the penalty waiver application?
Thirty (30) calendar days from notification of the penalty. The form states this in its heading and asks you to confirm it in Section B. The 30 days run from the penalty notice, not from the personal property filing due date.
Who is eligible for a penalty waiver on this form?
The form asks you to confirm three things: you filed within 30 calendar days of the notice, your account is paid including 2026 tax except the penalty, and you received no penalty waiver in the previous five years. The county's verification block checks the same three.
Where do I mail the Davis County penalty waiver application?
Mail it to Davis County Tax Administration, Attn: Clerk of the Board of Equalization, PO Box 618, Room 101, Farmington, UT 84025. For questions, the form header lists the Board of Equalization phone number, (801) 451-3543.
Do I have to attach anything to the application?
Only if you received a Personal Property Statement: the form asks you to attach a copy of it. The form lists no other required attachments. Sign and date Section B before you mail it.
Can someone else file the penalty waiver application for me?
Yes. Section C, Agent / Representative Authorization, takes the name of the individual or firm, a mailing address and a telephone number, and it carries the owner's signature and date. The owner also signs the request in Section B.
Can I fill out the penalty waiver application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with Davis County; you mail it to the Clerk of the Board of Equalization yourself.
Is this the same form as the personal property appeal?
No. The penalty waiver application asks to waive a penalty. The Assessor's page lists a separate 2026 Personal Property Appeal Form and instructions for appealing a valuation to the Board of Equalization.
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