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Moving Guide in Salt Lake City, Utah

Moving Guide for Salt Lake City, Utah homeowners. A full local guide is in production — meanwhile, the Community Resources covers the same material at the state level.

Everything you need to settle into Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City

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.

Transfer playbook: Call Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Salt Lake City Public Utilities account for water/sewer and arrange waste/recycling service (a deposit may apply). Order internet 1–2 weeks ahead. Sellers should keep service active through possession + 24 hours.

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Schools in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is served by the Salt Lake City School District, with East High, West High, Highland High, and several specialty programs as the main high-school assignments. Charter, magnet, and private school options are abundant. The University of Utah, Westminster University, and Salt Lake Community College anchor higher education. School and program assignment is a consistent factor in resale value, particularly in East Bench and Sugar House neighborhoods.

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 Salt Lake City

Property tax in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County.

DMV & Licensing for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

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

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

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