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Box Elder County · Howell, Utah

Howell Town Square

Town Hall

Property taxes, rural utilities, and city services.

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Library

First-time buyer guide, moving guide, and schools.

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Community Bank

Home and acreage values, rural property financing, and market trends.

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Veterans Hall

VA loans and veteran resources in Howell.

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Retirement Center

Reverse mortgages, downsizing, and senior resources.

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Community Theater

Community events, festivals, and historic areas.

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Community Center

Senior resources, veterans, and community events.

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Education Center

Howell schools and first-time buyer guide.

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Business District

Shopping, new construction, FSBO, and rural property listings.

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Parks & Recreation

Transportation, community events, and historic landmarks.

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About Howell

Known for its farming heritage, wide-open landscapes, and close-knit community, Howell offers residents a quiet rural lifestyle while providing convenient access to Brigham City, Tremonton, and other communities across northern Utah. Surrounded by productive farmland, mountain views, and open space, the community provides a relaxed pace of life while remaining close to major transportation routes and employment centers. Nearby attractions include the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Golden Spike National Historical Park, Willard Bay State Park, Crystal Hot Springs, Mantua Reservoir, the Wellsville Mountains, the Great Salt Lake, and historic downtown Brigham City. Residents enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, ATV and UTV riding, wildlife photography, boating, scenic drives, and community events.

Why people move to Howell

Buyers come to Howell for affordable housing, larger residential lots, agricultural opportunities, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout Box Elder County and the Great Salt Lake region. First-time buyers, families, retirees, veterans, farmers, and rural buyers transact here, supported by VA, FHA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, land, agricultural, and construction financing.

Howell homeownership snapshot

Howell offers family neighborhoods, rural homesites, horse property, agricultural acreage, farm ground, large residential lots, and custom home opportunities. Values vary by acreage, improvements, condition, 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.

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Schools in Howell

Families in Howell are served by the Box Elder School District, with elementary, middle, and high schools plus career and technical education and educational support services.

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Senior resources

Longtime Howell owners often hold significant equity in long-held homes, farms, and acreage. Common senior conversations involve aging in place, estate planning, reverse mortgages on qualifying primary residences, downsizing strategies, and connecting with regional healthcare and Box Elder County senior services.

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Veteran resources

Howell proudly supports veterans. The Salt Lake City VA Medical Center anchors regional care alongside community-based outpatient clinics. VA loans are usable on Howell primary residences that meet VA property standards; acreage and farm purchases often pair VA with conventional, land, agricultural, or construction financing.

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Utility & service connections
Utility & Service Connections

Setting up service in Howell

Electric
Rocky Mountain Power
1-888-221-7070
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Natural Gas
Dominion Energy (where available) / propane backup
1-800-323-5517
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Water
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
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Sewer
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
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Trash & Recycling
Box Elder County Offices
435-734-3300
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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.

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Everything Howell 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 Homeownership Guide

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.

Nearby cities

TremontonBothwellBrigham City

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