Moving Guide in Monticello, Utah

Everything you need to settle into Monticello, Utah — utilities, schools, taxes, internet, trash, DMV, emergency contacts, and government offices, in the order most new residents need them.

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Utilities in Monticello

Open accounts for electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, garbage, and internet at least 10 business days before you move in. Sellers should keep service active through possession plus 24 hours.

Rocky Mountain Power
Electricity
📞 1-888-221-7070
Dominion Energy (where available) / propane backup
Natural Gas
📞 1-800-323-5517
Natural gas service is available in most of the city; some outlying parcels rely on propane.
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Culinary Water
📞 435-587-2271
Some rural parcels rely on private wells; verify per property at the title stage.
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Sewer
📞 435-587-2271
Many rural parcels operate on septic systems rather than municipal sewer — a septic inspection is standard during purchase.
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Garbage
📞 435-587-2271
Weekly trash pickup; recycling availability varies.
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Recycling
📞 435-587-2271
Confirm recycling cadence and accepted materials with the city.
CentraCom
Internet
Internet
Rural service mix — fiber where available, fixed wireless and satellite for outlying parcels.
Xfinity (where available)
Internet
Internet
Rural service mix — fiber where available, fixed wireless and satellite for outlying parcels.
Fixed wireless ISPs
Internet
Internet
Rural service mix — fiber where available, fixed wireless and satellite for outlying parcels.
Starlink
Internet
Internet
Rural service mix — fiber where available, fixed wireless and satellite for outlying parcels.

Transfer playbook: Call Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Monticello City 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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Schools in Monticello

Monticello is served by the San Juan School District. Local schools include Monticello Elementary, Albert R. Lyman Middle School, and Monticello High School. Higher education is available at Utah State University Blanding, Utah State University Eastern, and Utah Tech University.

School ratings shown are placeholders. A future integration will display verified ratings.

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Property Taxes in Monticello

Property tax in Monticello is assessed and collected at the San Juan County level. Use the lookup below to see the current valuation, levy, and tax history for any parcel.

County assessor and treasurer information will be added soon. Use the Utah Property Tax portal in the meantime.

Utah Property Tax Portal
Statewide

Government Services in Monticello

City Hall, the recorder, planning & zoning, building permits, public works, utility billing, county offices, voting, and elections — everything you need to interact with local government in Monticello and San Juan County.

Monticello City Hall
City government
Direct city website coming soon.
Voter Registration (Utah)
Register / check status

DMV & Licensing for Monticello Residents

New Utah residents must transfer driver license and vehicle registration within 60 days of establishing residency. Schedule appointments through the Driver License Division and the DMV — wait times are dramatically shorter with an appointment.

Emergency Services in Monticello

For any life-threatening emergency, dial 911. The contacts below are for non-emergency reporting, statewide resources, and disaster preparedness.

Emergency (Police / Fire / EMS)
police
📞 911
Utah Highway Patrol
police
📞 801-887-3800
Utah State Fire Marshal
fire
Utah Division of Emergency Management
emergency-management
📞 801-538-3400
Be Ready Utah
disaster-preparedness
Monticello Police (non-emergency)
Local police
Direct number coming soon — call 911 for emergencies.
Monticello Fire / EMS
Local fire & EMS
Direct number coming soon — call 911 for emergencies.

Transportation in Monticello

UDOT runs the highways, the canyons, and the winter roads. UTA runs the buses, TRAX, FrontRunner, and the park-and-rides. Use these links for live cameras, road closures, and transit schedules around Monticello.

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A full moving guide guide for Monticello is being written. In the meantime, the Community Resources covers the same topic at the statewide level, and the Monticello Town Square links to every resource we publish for the city.