Top Issues: Water, Roads, Economy, Housing, Taxes.
Water
Utah Department of Natural Resources: Colorado River Authority of Utah FACT SHEET:
Washington County Water Conservancy District:
2023: 20 Year Plan to Secure New water Supply- https://www.wcwcd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20-Year-Plan.pdf
The Washington County Water Conservancy District website provides information on water conservation, water rates, and water infrastructure projects in Washington County. https://www.wcwcd.org/water-section/
City of St. George Water Department:
https://www.sgcity.org/utilities/waterdepartment This website provides information on water conservation, water rates, and water infrastructure projects in the city of St. George.
News articles for review:
- The Washington County Water Conservancy District has proposed a $1.3 billion project to reuse water, aiming to address rapid population growth and limited water resources. The plan includes new reservoirs, pipelines, and advanced water treatment, with the goal of reusing up to 25% of the county’s water supply by 2042: READ HERE: https://undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2025/july/washington-county-utah-proposes-13-billion-water-reuse-project
- In April 2025, Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in 17 counties, including Washington, due to extreme drought. The order calls for urgent water conservation measures and highlights the region’s below-normal snowpack and increased water demand. READ HERE: https://governor.utah.gov/press/news-release-gov-cox-issues-drought-executive-orderwater-conservation-critical-as-utahs-water-supply-faces-a-drier-year/
Lake Powell Pipeline
Roads
UDOT Current projects:
UDOT Current projects:
St George City: Public Transportation information:
St George Transportation and Engineering:
St. George Transportation and Engineering: https://www.sgcity.org/transportationandengineering/
Economic-development
Economic Highlights for Washington County:
The water conservancy district collects data and insights that are helpful HERE: https://www.wcwcd.org/economic-data/
Here you can find more Washington County economic data from the Utah Department of Workforce Services HERE: https://jobs.utah.gov/wi/insights/county/washington.html
St. George Area Chamber of Commerce:
More Local economic data here from the Chamber: https://stgeorgechamber.com/community-info/economy/
St. George City Economic highlights:
HOUSING
Q2 Real Estate Data for Washington County
Here find the Latest Market Data analysis from Robert MacFarlane and the CEO of the Washington County Board of Realtors Emily Merkley: https://realestate435.kw.com/blog/washington-county-utah-real-estate-a-look-at-the-may-2025-market
A Comparison of State-Funded Affordable Housing Programs:
Utah’s Rental Market:
Policy Brief: Housing Prices and Affordability:
St. George Housing Authority:
Understand Taxes and Budget
Utah Tax Commission
Utah Division of Finance:
St. George City Budget:
Washington County Budget
The tax rates in Washington County, Utah for 2025 are as follows:
- Sales and Use Tax Rates Effective July 1, 2025 – Combined List
- Other taxes:
- State Excise Gasoline tax: 38.5 cents per gallon 16% increase since 2023
- Alcohol tax:
- Beer: $.41 per gallon