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Moving Guide in Sandy, Utah

Moving Guide for Sandy, 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 Sandy, 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 Sandy

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 Sandy City Public Utilities utility account for water/sewer/trash (a refundable deposit is typical). Order internet equipment 1–2 weeks ahead. Sellers should keep service active through possession + 24 hours.

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Schools in Sandy

Sandy is served by the Canyons School District, with Alta High School, Hillcrest High School, and Jordan High School as the primary high-school assignments depending on neighborhood. Strong elementary and middle-school feeders plus widely available charter and private options round out the choices. School boundaries — particularly within the Alta attendance area — are a strong driver of 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.

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Property Taxes in Sandy

Property tax in Sandy 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 Sandy

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 Sandy and Salt Lake County.

DMV & Licensing for Sandy 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 Sandy

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 Sandy, see the Community Resources. The Sandy 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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