Joseph: the numbers and what's current
The Census Bureau estimates Joseph's population at 310 on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% from the 290 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Jared Campbell. Council: Doug Nowell, Troy Campbell, Marty Anderson, Mike Jorgensen. Joseph Town: city council ↗
The Town Council meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Joseph Community Center, 25 E 100 N, and the Planning Commission on the last Tuesday at 7 p.m., per the town's standing notice. Utah Public Notice Website: Joseph standing meeting notice ↗
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.
Joseph at a glance
Sevier County · Utah
Joseph’s municipal introduction emphasizes keeping the rural and historic character of the community while planning for its future. Its town website provides a practical view of a Sevier County municipality through local maps, building-use resources, cemetery information and public records.
Water information and utility applications are separated from council and planning-commission agendas and minutes. That structure helps residents find the right starting point for a service question or follow a matter through the public process. The town’s older homepage announcements also make dates important: a prominently displayed hearing or meeting item may be an archive rather than an upcoming event.
Events and meetingsRegional news
Sales tax in Joseph
The combined sales and use tax rate is 6.65%. Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 7.65% and hotel stays (transient room) at 13.22%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character
Resident essentials
Check the full date on each announcement and ask the town about current service or rental arrangements.
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
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