Resident services & official contacts
City-specific service links checked Oct. 20, 2026. The linked agency provides current service details.
Choose a task for a short checklist and the official service page. Confirm service boundaries, current fees and registration requirements with the provider.
Official links checked . Schedules and charges can change.
Pay a Eureka City utility bill
- Check your bill for the due date; the page does not list a fixed one.
- Choose Xpress Bill Pay online (card or eCheck, with optional autopay), mail a check or money order with your payment coupon to P.O. Box 156, pay in person at the city office at 15 N Church St., or use your bank's bill pay.
- To avoid late fees, mail payments at least five to seven business days before the due date. Bank bill pay can take up to seven business days to post.
- Mondays, Fridays and the first day after a holiday are usually busiest at the office.
Pay a Eureka City utility bill: official page ↗
Apply to start or stop water service
- Download the Application for Services PDF from the page and complete it.
- Submit it by email, by fax, or in person at the Eureka City Office, 15 N Church St.
- To end service, use the Water Shutoff/Termination Request Form on the same page.
- The page does not list deposits or fees; see the Water Rates & Policies page under Public Works.
Apply to start or stop water service: official page ↗
Set up garbage service and use the roll-off dumpster
- Everyone within city limits must have garbage collection, which is run by a contracted company.
- Collection is on Wednesdays; put your can at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Holidays can change the schedule.
- Use the roll-off dumpster on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturdays only after September). Residential pickup includes six free dumps, then $15.00 per load.
- Construction waste such as lumber, sheetrock and flooring is not allowed; people building or remodeling must get their own dumpster.
Set up garbage service and use the roll-off dumpster: official page ↗
Apply for a building permit
- Read the Building Permit Procedures and Requirements and complete the checklists and forms before submitting anything.
- Apply online through the iWorQ portal linked on the page and upload plans and ownership documents. Paper copies are not accepted, but the City Office can help you submit online.
- For excavation, meet with the city's Permit Coordinator before any digging.
- The page does not list fees or review times; it points to the Town Fee Schedule.
Apply for a building permit: official page ↗
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Eureka: the numbers and what's current
The Census Bureau estimates Eureka's population at 663 on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% from the 660 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Robert Jenkins. Council: Charles Davis, Kimberly Clements, Tom Nedreberg, Raeleen Maxfield, Tony Atherley. Eureka City: mayor and council ↗
Recent council meetings were held on Mondays: Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 13 (a Tuesday) and Oct. 26, 2026, with agendas posted as PDFs the day before or day of the meeting. Eureka City: council meeting agendas ↗
From the city
Budget and finances
Checked against the city's own pages on . Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.
Eureka at a glance
Juab County · Utah
Eureka’s identity is closely connected with the Tintic Mining District. The city points visitors toward its mining museum, historic walking tour and surrounding mountain and desert landscapes, giving the community a heritage focus distinct from a general highway stop.
The official municipal site also serves residents through building-permit guidance, zoning and general-plan information, ordinances and new-resident resources. The city’s attractions page is a starting point for learning about the district, while museums and other individual destinations should be consulted for current visiting arrangements. Eureka lists council and work-meeting agendas separately and makes recordings available for both. Check the meeting type before opening the audio so that a work-session discussion is not mistaken for the regular council meeting’s proceedings.
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Sales tax in Eureka
The combined sales and use tax rate is 6.95% (6.65% in unincorporated Juab County). Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 7.95% and hotel stays (transient room) at 13.52%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character
- Tintic mining heritage ↗In town · The city’s attractions guide links the museum and historic walking-tour resources.
- City park and recreation ↗In town · Municipal recreation information offers a local alternative to excursions farther into the district.
Resident essentials
Use designated public destinations and current operator guidance when exploring mining heritage.
Government and sources
Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.
Local guide sources
Local guide reviewed . Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.