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Box Elder County · Collinston, Utah

Collinston Town Square

Illustrated aerial map of Collinston Town Square showing buildings that link to homeownership topics.

Theater

Educational videos, market updates, interviews, and success stories.

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Town Hall

City Hall, planning, permits, recorder, voting, and property taxes.

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Veterans Hall

VA loans and veteran resources in Collinston.

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Highway Department

UDOT, traffic cameras, road construction, transit, airports, and winter driving.

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Education Center

Collinston schools — districts, elementary, secondary, charter, and higher ed.

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Post Office

Newsletters, contact us, market alerts, and printable guides.

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Senior Center

Reverse mortgages, downsizing, aging-in-place, and retirement planning.

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Library

Buying & selling guides, FAQs, glossary, and checklists.

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Mortgage Center

Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, construction, and rural property financing.

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Real Estate Office

Home search, valuations, listings, and seller guides.

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Recreation Center

Parks, trails, hiking, fishing, skiing, and local attractions.

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Neighborhood Center

Neighborhood guide, HOAs, property types, and rural living.

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Information Center

Start here — moving, buying, retiring, Veteran resources in Collinston.

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First-Time Buyer Center

Pre-approval, credit, down payment help, and the buying timeline.

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Business District

Restaurants, shopping, contractors, and trusted local pros.

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Market Center

Market reports, appreciation, interest rates, and forecasts.

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Insurance Office

Homeowners, flood, earthquake, umbrella, and title insurance.

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Museum

History, pioneer heritage, and historic landmarks in Collinston.

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Utilities Center

Electric, gas, water, secondary water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and internet.

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Get to know Collinston

About Collinston

Known for its fertile farmland, irrigation history, and peaceful country atmosphere, Collinston offers residents scenic rural living with convenient access to major highways, employment centers, and outdoor recreation throughout northern Utah. The area benefits from rich farmland supplied by the Bear River and the historic Cutler Dam and irrigation system, which have supported farming in northern Utah for generations. Residents enjoy spacious properties, beautiful views of the Wellsville Mountains, abundant wildlife, and the quiet lifestyle that defines rural Box Elder County while remaining only a short drive from Brigham City and Interstate 15. Nearby attractions include the Bear River, Cutler Reservoir, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Golden Spike National Historical Park, Willard Bay State Park, the Wellsville Mountains, the Great Salt Lake, and historic downtown Brigham City.

Why people move to Collinston

Buyers come to Collinston for peaceful country living, productive farmland, Bear River access, and outstanding outdoor recreation. First-time buyers, retirees, veterans, farmers, ranchers, and rural buyers transact here, supported by VA, FHA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, land, agricultural, and construction financing.

Collinston homeownership snapshot

Collinston offers agricultural acreage, riverfront property, horse property, rural homesites, farm ground, custom homes, and large residential parcels. Values vary by acreage, irrigation water, river access, improvements, and market demand. USDA Rural Development financing may be available on qualifying owner-occupied homes alongside VA, FHA, conventional, jumbo, land, agricultural, and construction loans.

Utility & service connections
Utility & Service Connections

Setting up service in Collinston

Electric
Rocky Mountain Power
1-888-221-7070
Provider site →
Natural Gas
Dominion Energy (where available) / propane backup
1-800-323-5517
Provider site →
Water
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
Provider site →
Sewer
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
Provider site →
Trash & Recycling
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
Provider site →
Internet
CentraCom, Xfinity (where available), Fixed wireless ISPs, Starlink
Rural service mix — fiber where available, fixed wireless and satellite for outlying parcels.
When you move

Call Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Box Elder County Offices utility account where municipal service is available; coordinate well, septic, and propane transfers per property. Sellers should keep service active through possession + 24 hours.

Explore every topic

Everything Collinston homeowners need

Utilities
via Utility Transfer RC

Setup, transfer, and shut-off contacts for power, gas, water, and trash.

Reverse Mortgages
via Reverse Mortgage RC

HECM eligibility, payouts, and local context for homeowners 62+.

VA Loans
via VA Loan RC

Zero-down VA financing for veterans, active-duty, and surviving spouses.

Property Taxes
via Property Tax RC

How property tax works locally — rates, abatements, and appeals.

Senior Resources
via Senior Homeowner RC

Aging-in-place, senior services, and housing transitions.

Veterans Resources
via Veteran Resources Utah

Local veteran services, benefits navigation, and housing support.

Home Values
via Utah Market Updates

How values are set, recent trends, and what drives appreciation.

Schools
via Community Resources

School district overview and how schools influence home values.

First-Time Buyer Guide
via First-Time Home Buyer RC

Step-by-step path for first-time buyers in this city.

Downsizing Guide
via Downsizing RC

A patient playbook for right-sizing without the chaos.

Moving Guide
via Community Resources

Movers, timing, address changes, and local logistics.

For Sale By Owner Guide
via Home Selling RC

FSBO realities, pricing, paperwork, and where it goes wrong.

New Construction Homes
via Utah New Construction RC

Builder process, lot premiums, upgrades, and financing.

Rental Market Guide
via Utah Market Updates

Local rent ranges, vacancy patterns, and tenant demand.

Homeowner Insurance Guide
via Community Resources

Coverage essentials and what local risks to insure against.

Historic Areas & Landmarks
via Community Resources

Older neighborhoods, landmarks, and what makes them special.

Market Trends & Forecast
via Utah Market Updates

Prices, days on market, inventory, and what's likely next.

Shopping, Services & Local Businesses
via Community Resources

Daily-use shopping districts and trusted local services.

Community Events & Festivals
via Community Resources

Annual events, festivals, and what gives the city its character.

Transportation & Commuter Guide
via Community Resources

Freeways, transit, commute times, and getting around.

FHA Loans
via Utah FHA Loan RC

Low down payment FHA financing, limits, and local lender guidance.

USDA Loans
via Utah USDA Loan RC

Zero-down USDA Rural Development loans where eligible.

Conventional Loans
via Utah Conventional Loan RC

Conforming loans, PMI, down payment options, and qualification basics.

Jumbo Loans
via Utah Jumbo Loan RC

Loans above conforming limits — terms, reserves, and pricing.

HELOC
via Utah HELOC RC

Home equity lines — draw periods, rates, and best-use scenarios.

Construction Loans
via Utah Construction Loan RC

One-time-close, builder financing, draws, and conversion to permanent.

Refinance
via Utah Refinance RC

Rate/term and cash-out refis, break-even math, and when it pays.

Neighborhoods
via Utah Cities Directory

Sub-areas, HOAs, lot types, and what locals know about each pocket.

Real Estate
via Kim Miller Real Estate

Listings, buyer/seller representation, and local market expertise.

Business District
via Vendors Directory

Trusted local vendors and pros — realtors, title, insurance, trades, and more.

Visitor Center
via Community Resources

Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and what to do when you visit.

Recreation Center
via Community Resources

Parks, trails, ski, golf, pickleball, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Museum & Heritage
via Community Resources

Pioneer history, historic homes, landmarks, and the local timeline.

Community Center
via Community Resources

Churches, libraries, senior centers, youth sports, and service clubs.

Information Center
via Community Resources

Start here — moving in, buying, retiring, Veteran resources, utilities, schools.

Government Services
via Community Resources

City Hall, recorder, planning, permits, public works, voting, and county offices.

Emergency Services
via Community Resources

Police, fire, EMS, hospitals, urgent care, animal control, and disaster prep.

DMV & Licensing
via Community Resources

Driver license, vehicle registration, license plates, state ID, and passport.

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