Jan. 22 Summit County News

Open houses, open applications & more!

January 22, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Inside this email:

  • Updates underway for the Solid Waste Master Plan.

  • Extended DMV office closures.

  • A reminder for Community Planning Lab applications.

  • Housing Authority key terms & lingo.

  • Summit County launches Nightly Rental Concerns Hotline.

The Solid Waste Master Plan update is underway!

Summit County is currently updating its 2018 Solid Waste Master Plan, and your input matters!  

These updates recognize the progress made since the plan’s original adoption nearly a decade ago, assess changes in the local waste stream and community needs, and outline practical actions the county can take over the next 1, 5, 10, and 20 years to extend the life of our landfill as long as possible while strengthening waste diversion efforts countywide.

Earlier this month, the County launched a community survey to better understand current waste practices, priorities, and values. Now, we’re excited to share the results with you.

View the survey dashboard HERE. 

The interactive dashboard allows you to filter responses by municipality, planning district, school district, and other geographic or demographic categories for deeper insight.

What’s Next? Join Us In Person! 

We invite you to take part in the next phase of public engagement at one of our upcoming events:

North Summit v. South Summit Basketball Game

  • Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

  • North Summit High School (111 East 100 South, Box 497, Coalville, UT 84017)

Stop by our table outside the gym! 

Snyderville Basin Open House 

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

  • Mountain Regional Water Building (5739 Paintbrush Road, Park City, UT 84098)

Open-house format. Drop in anytime! 

Stay tuned for more updates on waste reduction and diversion efforts in the months ahead!

Extended DMV Office Closures

To ensure continued high-quality service and consistency amid temporary staffing challenges, the Kamas and Coalville DMV offices will be closed beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, through Friday, March 27, 2026. The DMV team appreciates the public’s patience and understanding.

During these closures, there are 3 different Utah DMV locations that most residents can access within 30 minutes:

  • Park City DMV at 1885 W. Ute Blvd in Park City. For service information, click here. 

  • Morgan County DMV at 48 W. Young Street in Morgan. For service information, click here. 

  • Heber City DMV at 25 N. Main Street in Heber City. For service information, click here. 

Additionally, except for out-of-state title transfers, most services can now be done online on the State’s DMV Services Website, available here.

Applications for Community Planning Lab are still open!

The Community Planning Lab is a course designed for Summit County residents, community leaders, business owners, and other community stakeholders who want to be more engaged in and better understand the processes that drive local planning and land use policy decisions. The course aims to empower community members to be more involved in shaping the future of Summit County.

The course is 11 sessions long and will be held Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:30 pm, from February 23 to May 4, 2026. It will be held at the Ledges Conference Room in Coalville for the first 7 sessions and the Sheldon Richins Big Auditorium in Kimball Junction for the last 4 sessions.

What is a Housing Authority, and what do these housing terms means?

“Summit County created a housing authority in 2025 and set ambitious goals to increase the availability of affordable housing throughout the county. While these efforts are important, they also assume that community members already understand what a housing authority does and are familiar with the terminology commonly used in discussions about affordable housing.

To establish a clear baseline and help residents better understand this topic, we want to share definitions and explain programs using the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD as a key source.”

Read this month’s educational article on housing in full at: summitcounty.info/housingterms.

Summit County launches Nightly Rental Concerns Hotline

Part of broader work to document and standardize short-term and nightly rental operations in Summit County, the Nightly Rental Concerns Hotline is a resource for residents to report concerns that may arise from short term and nightly rentals in their neighborhoods.

The hotline is staffed 24/7 with trained operators who will forward the information they receive to the appropriate officials or property managers. Call (435) 615-3924 to speak with an operator.

Calls and concerns related to noise complaints, potential law enforcement matters or emergencies should continue to be directed to Summit County Emergency Dispatch at 911.

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