November 2018, Wasatch County Residents authorized a $10 million open lands bond. The bond will be issued in $5 million increments over a ten year period from the initial sale of the bond for 30 years. The cost of the bond for a primary residence valued at $300,000 is less than the cost of four movie tickets. For the total $10 million issuance, it will cost the average homeowner $19.97 per year. Federal funding and private funding can be used to leverage bond funds.
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Wasatch County Library to Host Exhibit Featuring Work from Winners of the 2024 PBS KIDS Utah Annual Writers and Illustrators Contest
The Wasatch County Library is proud to host a traveling exhibition featuring the winning stories and drawings of the 2024 PBS KIDS Utah Annual Writers & Illustrators Contest.
Wasatch County Council Awards $285K in Trails, Arts, and Parks Grants to Fund 13 Community Enhancement Projects
The Wasatch County Council approved more than $285,000 in grants on Wednesday to fund 13 projects that will enhance trails, arts and parks in Wasatch County.
Wasatch County Earns National Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Second Year in a Row
Wasatch County has again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 budget.
Agricultural Protection Area for Landowners
The Wasatch County Planning Department has an application process for landowners to request their property be included in this area. Go here to read more about it and the application process.
Planning Dept webpage to start the process- SEE "Click here to apply on our online portal" to complete an application. You MUST register to begin the process.
INTERESTED LANDOWNER MEETING
Learn how landowners can preserve their critical open lands by utilizing the $10 million open space bond approved in 2018. This informational session will detail the process and criteria landowners should use to apply for funding.
Video Recording of September 25, 2019, Land Owner's Meeting