Everything you need to settle into Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara

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
Natural Gas
📞 1-800-323-5517
Santa Clara City
Culinary Water
📞 435-673-6712
Santa Clara City
Sewer
📞 435-673-6712
Santa Clara City
Garbage
📞 435-673-6712
Weekly trash + recycling through the city.
Santa Clara City
Recycling
📞 435-673-6712
Confirm recycling cadence and accepted materials with the city.
Google Fiber
Internet
Internet
Speeds and availability vary by address.
Xfinity
Internet
Internet
Speeds and availability vary by address.
CenturyLink
Internet
Internet
Speeds and availability vary by address.
UTOPIA (where available)
Internet
Internet
Speeds and availability vary by address.

Transfer playbook: Call Rocky Mountain Power and Dominion Energy 10 business days before closing. Open a Santa Clara City 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 Santa Clara

Santa Clara is served by the Washington County School District plus charter and private options, with Utah Tech University nearby.

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 Santa Clara

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

Government Services in Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and Washington County.

Voter Registration (Utah)
Register / check status

DMV & Licensing for Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara.

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For statewide moving coverage that applies to Santa Clara, see the Community Resources. The Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, Utah