Buying In Layton, UT
Sell Your Commercial Property In Layton, UT
From East Layton to Clearfield, we buy Layton multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: East Layton · Kaysville · Clearfield · Syracuse — Davis County, UT
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Layton
Layton is mostly an owner-occupied city: renters hold 7,627 of its 27,779 occupied homes, or 27.5%, under Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, below Davis County's 22.7% renter share. Only 16.4% of Layton's housing sits in buildings of five or more units, a small slice near Hill Air Force Base and the Layton Hills Mall corridor. Median gross rent is $1,538, below the county's $1,621, while Layton's median household income is $102,480. This page gathers the rent, tax and landlord-law figures an owner needs to sell commercial property in Layton, UT.
Hill Air Force Base
Hill Air Force Base employed 26,893 personnel in 2024, with its South and East Gates both inside Layton.Holy Cross Hospital – Davis
Formerly Davis Hospital and Medical Center, this Layton hospital has 221 beds, worth noting before selling commercial property in Layton.Layton Hills Mall
CBL Properties sold Layton Hills Mall for $37.125 million to Second Horizon Capital in August 2024.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Layton
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Layton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Layton
Renters occupy 27.5% of Layton's 27,779 occupied homes, or 7,627 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates, in a city where detached houses make up 69.3% of the stock and the median home was built in 1993. Just 4,768 units, or 16.4% of Layton's housing, sit in buildings of five or more units, against 11.3% across Davis County, so Layton holds 34.8% of the county's apartment stock with 22.5% of its population. Anyone who wants to sell commercial property in Layton, UT should start with that small renter base before pricing a building.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Layton is $1,538 a month under ACS 2020-2024 estimates, and 42.5% of renter households pay 30% or more of income on housing, with 15.7% paying half or more. HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Ogden, UT MSA, which covers Davis County, price a two-bedroom at $1,591.
| Unit size | HUD FMR FY2027 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,184 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,591 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,132 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,550 |
Property taxes in Davis County
Layton's 2025 total tax rate in the city's main tax area is 0.009527, per the Utah State Tax Commission, so a $2,000,000 building taxed at full value owes $19,054 a year. Utah Code 59-2-103(6)(b)(ii) extends the state's 45% residential exemption to each unit that is a tenant's primary residence, cutting that building's taxable value to $1,100,000 and its bill to $10,479.70, a $8,574.30 difference, and owners who sell commercial real estate in Layton, UT should run both numbers. Appeals to the Davis County Board of Equalization are due by September 15 or 45 days after the valuation notice, whichever is later, under Utah Code 59-2-1004.
Landlord rules
Utah Code 57-20-1 bars Layton and Davis County from capping rents or fees without the Legislature's express approval. Deposit balances and any itemized deductions are due within 30 days of move-out under Utah Code 57-17-3. Nonpayment notices run three business days, and month-to-month tenancies end on 15 calendar days' notice, under Utah Code 78B-6-802.
What this means if you own a building here
Layton offers a small renter pool next to Hill Air Force Base's 26,893 personnel and Holy Cross Hospital – Davis, but 16.4% apartment coverage means fewer comparable sales. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Layton, UT can check the math on our cap rate calculator; Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings here, and owners who sell your apartment building in Layton can read our seller page first.
Seller Notes
Selling In Layton
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- Buyers who sell commercial real estate in Layton, UT should confirm Davis County's 2025 tax area rate first.
- Owners who sell multifamily property in Layton should apply the 45% tenant-residence exemption to their tax estimate first.
- Layton's rental vacancy was 5.0% in ACS 2020-2024, with a 2.8-point margin of error.
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Layton Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Layton, UT?
Start with supply and tax. Just 16.4% of Layton's homes sit in buildings of five or more units, and the 2025 tax rate in Layton's main tax area is 0.009527. A $2,000,000 building owes $19,054 at full value, or $10,479.70 with the exemption.
What does it cost to sell commercial real estate in Layton, UT?
Property tax is the main carrying cost. At Layton's 2025 rate of 0.009527, a $2,000,000 building owes $19,054 a year on full value, falling to $10,479.70 if every unit qualifies for the 45% residential exemption under Utah Code 59-2-103.
What is the average rent in Layton, UT?
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates put Layton's median gross rent at $1,538 a month, below Davis County's $1,621. HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom in the Ogden, UT MSA, which covers Davis County, is $1,591, close to the city median.
Does Layton have rent control?
No. Utah Code 57-20-1 bars Layton and every Utah city or county from enacting an ordinance that controls rents or fees on private residential property without the Legislature's express approval, so Layton leases follow the open market.
How much apartment stock does Layton have?
Buildings of five or more units hold 4,768 of Layton's 29,155 housing units, or 16.4%, per ACS 2020-2024 estimates. That is above Davis County's 11.3% countywide share, and Layton holds 34.8% of the county's 5+ unit homes.
Will you buy a Layton property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
How does a sale to you work in Davis County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Who buys occupied rental property in Layton?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Layton?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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