Everything you need to settle into Paragonah, 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 Paragonah

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.
Paragonah Town
Culinary Water
📞 435-477-8001
Some rural parcels rely on private wells; verify per property at the title stage.
Paragonah Town
Sewer
📞 435-477-8001
Many rural parcels operate on septic systems rather than municipal sewer — a septic inspection is standard during purchase.
Paragonah Town
Garbage
📞 435-477-8001
Weekly trash pickup; recycling availability varies.
Paragonah Town
Recycling
📞 435-477-8001
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 Paragonah Town 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 Paragonah

Paragonah students attend schools in the Iron County School District. Elementary students attend Parowan Elementary School, while secondary students attend Parowan High School. Higher education opportunities are available nearby through Southern Utah University and Southwest Technical College in Cedar City.

School information and boundaries can change. Buyers should verify current school assignments, boundaries, programs, and other information directly with the applicable school district.

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Property Taxes in Paragonah

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

Government Services in Paragonah

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 Paragonah and Iron County.

Voter Registration (Utah)
Register / check status

DMV & Licensing for Paragonah 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 Paragonah

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

Transportation in Paragonah

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 Paragonah.

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For statewide moving coverage that applies to Paragonah, see the Community Resources. The Paragonah Town Square also links to every resource we publish for the city, and we're always happy to answer address-specific questions directly.

Moving Guide in Paragonah, Utah