Resident services & official contacts
- Council notices and meeting records ↗Find Laketown council agendas and public-hearing documents; check whether minutes attached to a later meeting are drafts. Open the official Utah Public Notice listing.
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.
Reserve Henry Earley Park
- Read the park page for what Henry Earley Park offers, including the pavilion, picnic tables, ball diamond and restrooms (summer months only).
- The page lists rental at $150 per day plus a $100 refundable deposit for events under 500 people. Larger events have a different rate and need an event agreement with the Town.
- Contact the Town Clerk to reserve the park and check availability.
- Fill out the Park and Arena Rental Application on the Forms and Applications page.
Reserve Henry Earley Park: official page ↗
Get building permit clearance for a shed, building or remodel
- Check the size of your project. Any new shed, building or remodel of 200 square feet or more needs the Building Permit Clearance form.
- Download and complete the Building Permit Clearance Form from the Forms and Applications page.
- Contact the Town Clerk for the building permit link, as the page directs.
Get building permit clearance for a shed, building or remodel: official page ↗
Apply for a Laketown business license
- Download and complete the Business License Application on the Forms and Applications page.
- Attend a Town Council meeting to begin your new business in Laketown, as the page directs.
- Check the Notices and Agendas page for meeting dates.
Apply for a Laketown business license: official page ↗
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Laketown: the numbers and what's current
The Census Bureau estimates Laketown's population at 287 on July 1, 2025, down 4.3% from the 300 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Brandon Willis. Council: Kris Hodges, Burdette Weston, Denise Johnson, Kirsten Gash. Laketown: government ↗
The Town Council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Laketown City Office, 10 North 200 East; the 2026 schedule lists Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. Laketown: government ↗
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.
Laketown at a glance
Rich County · Utah
Laketown connects the southern Bear Lake area with Rich County’s farming and ranching traditions. Its municipal history describes a community shaped by agriculture and later by visitors drawn to the lake. The town’s heritage account also introduces buildings such as the Old Rock Store and the Relief Society Hall.
Henry Earley Park and the rodeo arena are local gathering places highlighted by the town. They give Laketown an identity beyond the regional shoreline, with community events and recreation rooted in town life. Municipal resources separately cover meeting notices, forms, planning and facility arrangements, so residents and visitors can find the right starting point for different questions. Laketown’s council entries can include an agenda marked draft, a council packet and separate hearing material. Compare document versions and meeting dates before relying on them.
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Sales tax in Laketown
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 12.22%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character
- Henry Earley Park ↗In town · The town describes a park with play, picnic and community-gathering facilities.
- Laketown rodeo arena ↗In town · The town introduces the arena and its use for equestrian and community events.
Resident essentials
Confirm facility availability and current event dates with the town; lake recreation has separate operators and access 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
Local guide reviewed . Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.