River Heights: the numbers and what's current The Census Bureau estimates River Heights's population at 2,253 on July 1, 2025, up 5% from the 2,146 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Blake Wright. Council: Chris Milbank, Steve Roberts, Kandi Evans, Lance Pitcher, Mark Malmstrom. River Heights: City Council ↗
The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the city office building, 520 South 500 East (Nov. 3 and Nov. 17, 2026); the Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays as needed at 6:30 p.m. (Nov. 10 and Nov. 24 if held). River Heights: City Council ↗
From the city City Council agenda included meter software purchase, adjustments to dog and business license fees, and approval of the First Dam Scary Run route through River Heights on Oct. 31 ↗ October 6, 2026 · River Heights: City Council Agenda, Oct. 6, 2026The city posted that Resolution 16-2026, updating fees, was passed by the City Council on Oct. 6 ↗ October 7, 2026 · River Heights: Fee Resolution PassedCity Council agenda: a deputy introduction and report, and discussion of adding code enforcement language to the city code ↗ November 3, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: River Heights City Council, Nov. 3 agendaBudget and finances Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026 . Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.
River Heights at a glance Cache County · Utah
River Heights occupies a dry, sage-covered bench at the foot of the Wasatch Range, looking over the Logan River and Cache Valley. Pioneers reached the valley in 1859, but the bench was mostly used for grazing cattle and cutting hay. James Bullock built a dwelling dug into a hillside in 1882 and became the first resident, and small log cabins followed. The Thatcher brothers of Logan bought acreage in the level center of the bench and encouraged development.
The city website posts City Council and Planning Commission agendas and minutes, plus Appeal Authority and Development Review Committee agendas. It also carries permit and license forms, a GRAMA records request form, the city code, a General Plan, drinking water quality reports and online bill pay. The council meets on the first and third Tuesdays and the Planning Commission on the second and fourth, so read the agenda ahead of a meeting and the minutes afterward.
River Heights' early land was held mostly by the Central Pacific Railroad, and ranchers from Providence began buying it in the 1880s for cattle. The city's history page calls it third from last in the line of settlements in Cache County, and early homes were one-room cabins with dirt floors and fireplaces. The River Heights Ward was organized in the home of Lehi Olson. Stewart Hill Park is the city's listed upcoming project: Phase Two is planned to add a south sidewalk, restroom, pavilion and sprinkler system, helped by RAPZ grants totaling $265,000.
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Sales tax in River Heights The combined sales and use tax rate is 7.30% (7.00% in unincorporated Cache County). Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 8.30% and hotel stays (transient room) at 12.87%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character Stewart Hill Park ↗ In town · A hillside park between 800 and 900 East with a wide sidewalk along the brow of the hill and a view over the valley. Heber Olson Park ↗ In town · A city park that includes Ryan's Place, shown on the city's website. Stewart Hill Park Phase II ↗ In town · Planned second phase between 800 and 900 East, just north of the cemetery, adds a south sidewalk, east fence, restroom, pavilion and sprinklers. Resident essentials Meeting dates can change, so confirm a specific meeting on the city's agenda page before attending.
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 Nov 1, 2026 . Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.
