Overview

Salt Lake County provides local government services to residents by running public programs and departments that address housing, health and social services, public safety, infrastructure, licensing, and environmental stewardship. Citizens interact with the county through contacts with departments, attending public meetings, applying for programs, paying taxes or fees, and using services online or in person. It differentiates itself by being a government entity focused on accountability, transparency, accessibility, and fiscal responsibility, prioritizing safety, environment, and human services over profit. Its goal is to deliver effective, ethical governance that meets residents’ needs, keeps the community safe, protects the environment, promotes economic development, and makes services accessible and responsive to the public.