Everything you need to settle into Murray, Utah — utilities, schools, taxes, internet, trash, DMV, emergency contacts, and government offices, in the order most new residents need them.
Utilities in Murray
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.
- Murray City PowerElectricityMurray is a municipal electric utility — billed directly by the city.
- Dominion EnergyNatural Gas
- Murray City Public WorksCulinary Water
- Murray City Public WorksSewer
- Murray City Public WorksGarbageWeekly trash + recycling through the city.
- Murray City Public WorksRecyclingConfirm recycling cadence and accepted materials with the city.
- Google FiberInternetInternetFiber is widely available; speeds and availability vary by address.
- XfinityInternetInternetFiber is widely available; speeds and availability vary by address.
- CenturyLink FiberInternetInternetFiber is widely available; speeds and availability vary by address.
- UTOPIA (where available)InternetInternetFiber is widely available; speeds and availability vary by address.
Transfer playbook: Call Murray City Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Murray City utility account for water/sewer/trash (a refundable deposit is typical). Order internet 1–2 weeks ahead. Sellers should keep service active through possession + 24 hours.
Schools in Murray
Murray is one of only a few Utah cities with its own independent school district. The Murray City School District operates Murray High School plus a strong elementary and middle-school feeder network. Charter and private options are available nearby. The independent district is a recognized draw for families relocating into Murray, and school assignment is a consistent factor in resale value.
School information and boundaries can change. Buyers should verify current school assignments, boundaries, programs, and other information directly with the applicable school district.
- Granite School DistrictSchool District
- Jordan School DistrictSchool District
- Canyons School DistrictSchool District
- Murray School DistrictSchool District
- Salt Lake City School DistrictSchool District
- Utah State Board of Education (USBE)School District
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City)University
- Utah State University (Logan)University
- Utah Valley University (Orem)University
- Brigham Young University (Provo)University
- Southern Utah University (Cedar City)University
- Weber State University (Ogden)University
- Utah System of Technical CollegesTrade School
Property Taxes in Murray
Property tax in Murray is assessed and collected at the Salt Lake County level. Use the lookup below to see the current valuation, levy, and tax history for any parcel.
Government Services in Murray
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 Murray and Salt Lake County.
DMV & Licensing for Murray 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 Murray
For any life-threatening emergency, dial 911. The contacts below are for non-emergency reporting, statewide resources, and disaster preparedness.
Transportation in Murray
UDOT runs the highways, the canyons, and the winter roads. Along the Wasatch Front, UTA operates buses, TRAX light rail, FrontRunner commuter rail, and park-and-rides. Use the links below for live cameras, road closures, and transit schedules around Murray.
- Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)udot
- UDOT Traffic Camerastraffic-cameras
- UDOT Construction Maproad-construction
- UDOT Road Closures (511)road-closures📞 511
- UDOT Winter Drivingwinter-roads
- Mountain Pass Conditionsmountain-passesCottonwood canyons, Parley's, Sardine, Soldier Summit, Wolf Creek.
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)airport
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)airport
- St. George Regional Airport (SGU)airport
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA)public-transit
- Utah Bike Mapbicycle-routes
- UDOT Park & Ride Lotspark-and-ride
Need a real person?
We help families relocate to Murray every month — lender, agent, and local contacts in one team.
For statewide moving coverage that applies to Murray, see the Community Resources. The Murray Town Square also links to every resource we publish for the city, and we're always happy to answer address-specific questions directly.
