Housing + Homelessness
Adam Small
Housing experts say Utah needs to build more starter homes
Utah is still one of the top ten most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S. Housing experts say building more starter homes can help.24 hours ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Property Watch program going statewide
Property Watch, a free program, was created by the Salt Lake County recorder to help combat property and home fraud.2 days ago
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?
Utah has the youngest population in the nation, it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.5 days ago
BRIANNA CHAVEZ, KSL TV
Family displaced after mobile home fire in Layton
Red Cross is helping a family who was displaced after losing their mobile home to a fire in Layton on Friday night.6 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Permanent Salt Lake City microshelter community opens for homeless individuals
After the success of last year's temporary microshelter community, a permanent one is ready to go in Salt Lake City.10 days ago
Eric Cabrera
A year in, the Familiar Faces initiative shows promising results
One year in, Salt Lake District Court's Familiar Faces program is proving successful in keeping repeat offenders out of the justice system.11 days ago
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV
Man attempts to break into Kaysville home, mother, three children inside
Police say a man attempted to break into a Kaysville home with a mother and three of her children inside of the house.13 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Residents may have to move from Oakley assisted living facility and not everyone is on board
The only assisted living facility in Summit County may be turned into a rehabilitation center and not everyone supports the change.16 days ago
Heather Kelly
Competition doubles for certain housing rentals in Salt Lake City
The number of people vying for certain rental properties in Salt Lake City has nearly doubled since 2023, reports Rent Cafe.17 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Salt Lake City funds new, affordable senior housing community in Sugar House
The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City is moving forward with a plan to develop a new senior housing community just east of Fairmont Park.19 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.COM
How some Utah cities are using accessory dwelling units to combat high housing prices
Farmington is facing a housing crunch primarily led by rapidly increasing housing prices that have pushed homeownership out of reach.22 days ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV
Teen center opens to help homeless students in Davis County
LAYTON, Utah — There are approximately 1,500 children who experience some kind of housing insecurity in the Davis County school district. A new center to house homeless teens in the district is now complete to help some of the 300 that are high school age. The new center takes a unique approach to take on […]28 days ago
Emma Keddington
New study connects housing affordability with health
The affordability of housing directly affects mental and physical health, according to a study by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
Proposed homeless shelter in North Salt Lake met with community concern
A large crowd of North Salt Lake community members met Tuesday night to discuss a proposed Davis County homeless shelter.1 month ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Number of Salt Lake homes selling above listing price could continue to drop
Under 30% of Salt Lake homes are selling above their listing price, a number that could continue to decrease if interest rates drop.1 month ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah County releases winter plan for unsheltered population
Utah County released its plan to help serve its unsheltered population during the upcoming winter season with several warming shelters.1 month ago
Ashley Fredde, ksl.com and Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Davis County considers permanent emergency shelter in North Salt Lake
A permanent emergency shelter could be placed near a North Salt Lake neighborhood and some country leaders and residents are concerned.1 month ago
Emma Keddington
$507 million Public Safety Bond heads to November ballot
A $507 million bond set to help combat homelessness will be on Salt Lake County ballots in the November general election.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
How many Californians are really moving to Utah?
It seems like Utah has become a magnet for Californians looking to relocate, but is that really the case? New data shows otherwise.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Lahaina: One year after deadly fire torches island
Maui is still picking up the pieces one year after the devastating fire that hit Lahaina. Rebuilding is still a ways off.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
West side housing project looks to add more low-income apartments to Salt Lake City
In an effort to bring more affordable housing to Salt Lake City, a new west side housing project has been proposed with 1,000 new apartments.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Housing market slows down, but expert says that won’t decrease prices
The housing market has slowed down. But experts say that won't necessarily lower prices.2 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
New Provo City ordinance concerning unhoused people receives public backlash
The Provo City Council got an earful from several unhoused people during the public comment period for the second time.3 months ago
