Wellsville

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Wellsville's sewer fund ended fiscal 2025 with $9,491 in cash and a $190,000 advance
The repayment terms of the $190,000 advance from the Storm Water Fund. The audit does not state them.
Reporting status as of 2026-10-17
Wellsville drew $1.7 million of a $3.2 million state water bond in fiscal 2025
The fiscal 2026 audit, which would report draws after June 30, 2025, has not been published.
Reporting status as of 2026-10-17
Wellsville's proposed 2026 property tax increase: $2.54 a year on a $578,000 home
How the council voted on Resolution 2026-07 on Aug. 19, and why the agenda's approximately $4,060 differs from the notice's $3,703. The Ledger has not seen minutes of the meeting.
Reporting status as of 2026-10-17

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Wellsville's sewer fund ended fiscal 2025 with $9,491 in cash and a $190,000 advance
Wellsville's Wastewater Collection Fund reported a $320,810 operating loss in fiscal 2025 and ended the year with $9,491 in cash and a $190,000 cash advance owed to the Storm Water Fund. Grants and developer contributions lifted its net position by $347,432.
Published October 17, 2026
Wellsville drew $1.7 million of a $3.2 million state water bond in fiscal 2025
Wellsville's fiscal 2025 audit reports $1,700,000 owed on a $3,200,000 water revenue bond from the State of Utah Division of Drinking Water, at 2.4% interest through 2045. The city's management said the ongoing water project would need additional draws.
Published October 17, 2026
Wellsville's proposed 2026 property tax increase: $2.54 a year on a $578,000 home
Wellsville noticed a 1.04% property tax revenue increase, excluding new growth, and held a hearing Aug. 19. The July notice says $3,703 a year, the agenda says about $4,060, and the county's Sept. 24 report lists $3,703 at a 0.000810 rate.
Published October 17, 2026

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Council notices and meeting records ↗Wellsville posts original and amended council notices as well as separately timed public hearings. Use the amended notice for the matching meeting, read the notice text when attachments are absent, and check the hearing's own time and subject before planning to attend.

City-specific service links checked Oct. 21, 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 October 27, 2026. Schedules and charges can change.

Open the Utility Service Agreement in the Sign Up section.
Complete the form and return it using the listed city instructions.
Read the New Resident Information Sheet and contact the city to confirm any remaining account requirements.
To change a garbage can size or have one picked up or delivered, call the city office at the number on the utilities page.

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Enter the account number without periods, as described in the city's setup instructions.
Choose a one-time or recurring payment and review the current processing terms before submitting.
Put your account number on every payment, including checks, so it posts to the right account. Payments are due by the 20th.

Link the correct account for payment: official page ↗

Find who issues Wellsville building permits

Confirm the property is in Wellsville. Cache County's Building Division lists Wellsville among the cities it issues permits for.
Ask Wellsville City about any land use clearance for your project.
Use Cache County Building for the permit itself; its phone is 435-755-1650, press 1.

Find who issues Wellsville building permits: official page ↗

Reserve a Wellsville bowery

Choose between the City Square Bowery and the Wellsville Dam Bowery. Both are rented in five-hour blocks, at $15 per block for residents and $30 for non-residents.
Call the city office at 435-245-3686 to book. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For the rodeo grounds arena, the rentals page lists a separate contact, so confirm the phone number with the city office before calling.
The city says the Wellsville Community Center is closed for repairs and gives no reopening date, so check with the office before planning an event there.

Reserve a Wellsville bowery: official page ↗

Volunteer through Wellsville's Adopt-a-Park program

Pick an area to look after. Individuals, families and groups can take a single section rather than a whole park.
Plan tasks such as picking up trash, pulling weeds and debris, trimming branches and brush, or painting playground equipment. City employees keep mowing the lawns.
Call the city office at 435-245-3686 to say which area you want to adopt.
The city lists Darley Park, the tennis courts, Black Willow Park, City Park, the splash pad, the pickleball court, the Dam Park area and several trails as places that need attention.

Volunteer through Wellsville's Adopt-a-Park program: official page ↗

Get library access through Hyrum

Wellsville pays an annual fee so residents can use the Hyrum City Library at no extra charge.
Bring a copy of your Wellsville City utility bill to the library as proof of residency.
The library is at 50 West Main, Hyrum; call 435-245-6411 with questions.
Hours listed are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get library access through Hyrum: official page ↗

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Wellsville: the numbers and what's current

The Census Bureau estimates Wellsville's population at 4,303 on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% from the 4,038 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗

Mayor: Chad Lindley. Council: Angie Olsen, Bob Lindley, Carl Leatham, Denise Lindsay, Tom Maughan. Wellsville City: City Council ↗

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month (Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21, 2026). Utah Public Notice Website: Wellsville City Council, Oct. 21, 2026 ↗

From the city

Public meeting at 6 p.m., with a notice and an amended agenda posted ↗October 28, 2026 · Wellsville City: Agendas and Minutes

Budget and finances

Wellsville City notice of proposed tax increase ↗Notice of the Aug. 19, 2026 hearing on a proposed property tax increase.

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

Wellsville at a glance

Cache County · Utah

Wellsville is one of the oldest towns in Cache Valley. The Utah Division of State History lists it among the settlements founded in 1856, the year colonies first took root in the valley, and the city's own history page keeps a collection of historic photographs and a plot map from an October 1863 survey, taken when the town was seven years old. The city calls itself the Gateway to Cache Valley.

The city website lists council and planning commission agendas and minutes, the business license page, utility sign-up and payment, a cemetery page and a general plan. Council and planning meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at the city office. To follow a decision, read the agenda posted for that Wednesday and compare it with the minutes once they are approved.

The Utah State Historical Society says Peter Maughan founded Maughan's Fort in 1856, the town now called Wellsville, as the first settlement in Cache Valley. Cache County lies between the Wasatch Mountains on the east and the Wellsville Mountains on the west, and the territorial legislature created it in 1856. Utah State Agricultural College, now Utah State University, was founded in Logan in 1888. The county leads the state in dairy products and is a major producer of hay, alfalfa and grain. The city's activities page lists Founders' Day, Arbor Day, a Memorial Day program, the Miss Wellsville pageant and a youth fishing derby.

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Sales tax in Wellsville

The combined sales and use tax rate is 7.00%. Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 8.00% and hotel stays (transient room) at 12.57%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗

Places and local character

Wellsville Dam Park ↗In town · A city recreation area with a ball field, batting cages, a children's park with a pavilion, and a paved parking lot.
Wellsville historical photographs and 1863 tour ↗In town · The city's history page collects old photos of Main Street and the tabernacle, and a printable tour built from an 1863 survey map.
Wellsville Founders' Day ↗In town · The city's page for its September celebration, which includes a parade.
Wellsville Historical Commission ↗In town · The city page for the commission that works on local history.

Resident essentials

City Council agendas and minutes ↗Posted agendas and approved minutes for the City Council.
Planning Commission ↗Planning commission members, agendas and land-use information.
Utilities sign-up and payment ↗How to start utility service and pay a bill.
Public notices ↗The city's public notice information.
Wellsville library ↗The city's library page.

Meeting dates and times can change, so confirm them on the city's posted agenda page.

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.

Open questions in our reporting

Wellsville: property tax proposal, water bond and sewer fund →

Wellsville's sewer fund ended fiscal 2025 with $9,491 in cash and a $190,000 advance

Wellsville drew $1.7 million of a $3.2 million state water bond in fiscal 2025

Wellsville's proposed 2026 property tax increase: $2.54 a year on a $578,000 home