Koosharem

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Latest recorded voteTemporary building moratoriumApproved 4-0 · City Council, Wed, Sep 9

Open projectsNone tracked yetAdded as minutes name them

Meeting records through Sept. 9, 2026Approved minutes through Sept. 9, 2026Coverage and sources →

Latest decisions

Through Sept. 9, 2026, the latest meeting with recorded results.

Temporary building moratorium Approved · 4-0City Council, Wed, Sep 9 · Minutes, Sept. 9 town council meeting
Cemetery rainwater runoff ApprovedCity Council, Wed, Sep 9 · Minutes, Sept. 9 town council meeting
Wildland Urban Interface ordinance and map Approved · 3-0City Council, Wed, Jul 15 · Koosharem Town Council minutes, July 15, 2026
Gazebo building permit Approved · 3-0City Council, Wed, Jul 15 · Koosharem Town Council minutes, July 15, 2026

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Of 1 development, road and policy items tracked, none are awaiting a decision and had a meeting or update in the past 12 months.

Temporary building moratoriumApproved Town-wide

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Topics recorded in the most recent 2 collected meetings. Counts describe meeting mentions, not a survey of residents or a finding that an issue is resolved.

Building moratorium1 meeting mentions · latest Sept. 9, 2026Search Koosharem records for later action →
Cemetery runoff1 meeting mentions · latest Sept. 9, 2026Search Koosharem records for later action →
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Council notices and meeting records ↗Koosharem posts council meetings, work meetings, cancellations and budget hearings separately. Check the status of the specific council event and the hearing's own time, then match available minutes to the session before treating proposed budget changes as approved.

City-specific service links checked Oct. 21, 2026. The linked agency provides current service details.

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Koosharem: the numbers and what's current

The Census Bureau estimates Koosharem's population at 316 on July 1, 2025, unchanged from the 316 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗

The Town Council meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Room, 71 N Main Street (Sept. 9 and Oct. 14, 2026). Utah Public Notice Website: Koosharem Town Council agenda, Oct. 14, 2026 ↗

From the city

Public hearing at 6:15 p.m. on a resolution amending the FY2026-27 budget, followed by the regular meeting with a budget amendment for a general fund transfer to the capital projects fund. ↗October 14, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Koosharem budget amendment hearing, Oct. 14, 2026
Town Council agenda: a building moratorium, a fraud risk assessment and cemetery rainwater run-off. ↗September 9, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Koosharem Town Council agenda, Sept. 9, 2026

Budget and finances

Koosharem budget amendment hearing notice ↗Notice of the Oct. 14, 2026 hearing on an amendment to the FY2026-2027 budget.
Koosharem 2026-2027 budget hearing notice ↗Notice of the June 10, 2026 public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget.

Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026. Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.

Koosharem at a glance

Sevier County · Utah

Koosharem’s municipal resources connect town life with the Grass Valley Community Center, local business information and a town calendar. The community center has its own use guidelines and reservation resources, giving residents a practical starting point for gatherings in this Sevier County community.

The surrounding landscape includes Koosharem Reservoir, which has a separate Bureau of Land Management visitor resource. Municipal building and business-license information should likewise be distinguished from recreation management and from the government of the Koosharem Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. Shared place names do not establish a shared government, service provider or right of access.

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Sales tax in Koosharem

The combined sales and use tax rate is 6.95% (6.65% in unincorporated Sevier 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

Grass Valley Community Center ↗In town · The town provides guidelines and reservation resources for the center.
Koosharem Reservoir ↗In the area · The BLM provides a separate visitor resource for the reservoir.

Resident essentials

Town building-permit resource ↗Find the municipality’s building-information starting point.
Council notices and contacts ↗Use the state’s Koosharem Town public-body listing.

Confirm the responsible town, tribal or land-management office for the precise location and check current reservoir conditions with the operator.

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 Oct 20, 2026. Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.