Housing + Homelessness
Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake City housing plan includes 10K new units within five years
A new Salt Lake City housing plan pays particular attention to building and creating more low-income housing over the next five years.9 hours ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah will loan first-time homebuyers $20,000 for new homes
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams talks about a state program that can loan first-time homebuyers $20,000 to afford the purchase of new homes.3 days ago
Ashley Fredde
Deeply affordable housing for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness unveiled
The 100-unit deeply affordable housing project operated by Switchpoint was unveiled in a ribbon cutting Tuesday22 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Square footage isn’t everything, says Utah apartment spokesman
A Utah apartment spokesman shares his insights on how to make apartment life better and more affordable.22 days ago
Peter Johnston
State and local governments do not track homeless deaths in Utah
Officials who track homeless deaths in Utah said there is only one tally they know of, and that it's likely not accurate.1 month ago
Curt Gresseth
Advocate for homeless says SLC mayor’s budget falls (oh so) short on affordable housing
An advocate for the homeless, Wendy Garvin says Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's budget of $10 million for affordable housing is woefully insufficient.1 month ago
Waverly Golden
Utah nonprofit organizations to receive $24 million for homeless resources
The Utah Homeless Council awarded 45 nonprofit organizations in Utah $24 million to provide homeless resources statewide on April 26.1 month ago
Ashley Fredde
Homeless advocates call for extended shelter options amid flooding risks
It's not uncommon to find homeless encampments near areas highly prone to spring runoff, which is a growing concern for advocates.1 month ago
Devin Oldroyd
The benefits and challenges of building a home on the mountainside
After multiple homes in Draper were swept away in a landslide, many people may be wondering why would anyone build a home on the mountainside.1 month ago
Lindsay Aerts
Developer faces neighbors near Draper home collapse during community meeting
Days after the Draper home collapse, residents demanded things like daily reports of work being done to secure the area in a meeting with Edge Homes.1 month ago
Samantha Herrera
What are you willing to sacrifice to own a home?
Most Americans still think owning a home is part of the American Dream. Aspiring homeowners are willing to make some big sacrifices, according to a survey.2 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Millennials outpacing Baby Boomers in home ownership
Millennials are purchasing homes and outpacing Baby Boomer in homeownership. Over half of millennials own a home.2 months ago
Waverly Golden
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake to host Easter banquet for homeless community
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake continues annual Easter banquet to give back to the homeless community of Salt Lake City.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Gov. Cox calls for Utahns to donate to Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund
Gov. Spencer Cox is asking for the public to help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating "a few dollars" to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund.2 months ago
Adam Small
Utah rent prices surge, experts weigh in on potential housing solutions
While Utah's ballooning housing market is often a talking point, to no one's surprise the renters market has gone up right alongside it.2 months ago
Waverly Golden
Parking for electric vehicles coming to multifamily homes
New multi-family housing properties are required to make at least 20% of parking spaces equipped for electric vehicles. The measure was approved Tuesday.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
What to know about roof collapses caused by snow, tips from a safety expert
After several roof collapses throughout the state, how can homeowners prevent their roofs from collapsing?2 months ago
Anna Bahney, CNN
What the banking crisis means for mortgage rates
When Treasury yields go up, so do mortgage rates; when they go down, mortgage rates tend to follow.3 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Mother tells of her escape from addiction and being homeless
A homeless mother describes her spiral into addiction and how she climbed out and is helping other homeless people today.3 months ago
Adam Small
Talks on more tiny apartments continue in Salt Lake City, council expected to vote soon
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are basically tiny apartments attached to or built next to a private residential home.3 months ago
Mark Jones
Median price of a home declines for first time in a decade, what it means for Utah
The median price of a home in the United States just went down for the first time in 10 years.3 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Home prices are down and so are the size of apartments
The average home in Utah costs around $464,000, said the Utah Association of Realtors. Utah's average apartment rents for over $1,600 a month.3 months ago
Adam Small
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones, solution for growing Utah?
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones are already allowed in Utah, but they require large commitments to affordable housing.3 months ago
Mark Jones
Other Side Village will break ground on housing village to help homeless
Ground will be broken Wednesday on the first phase of the Other Side Village, a tiny housing village for those experiencing homelessness.3 months ago
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