Housing + Homelessness
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News
Poll: A third of Utahns say housing costs are so expensive they’ve considered moving out of state
Housing prices in Utah have caused many to consider moving of the state according to a new poll.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
How a Salt Lake underpass became a quasi-park, with an assist from an RSL legend
A pair of futsal courts are slated to be added in the area near 900 South as it becomes a quasi-park called MeadUP.1 year ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Salt Lake City approves new loan program to help ease affordable housing shortage
The Salt Lake City Council has approved a first-of-its-kind funding program for the construction of ADUs on Salt Lake City's west side.1 year ago
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News
Is renting rather than buying housing becoming more attractive to the wealthy? What a new analysis says
Is renting a house becoming more attractive to the wealthy in the U.S., versus buying a home?1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
UVU students working to improve affordable housing in Heber
A group of college students is working on increasing affordable housing in Heber City.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Homeless Outreach Court: Meeting the community where they are
The Outreach Court program is helping the homeless community resolve open cases against them.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
How to navigate housing concerns after job loss
For those navigating unemployment after recent federal layoffs, housing payments may be top of mind.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Utah bill would add more housing options around transit lines
A new bill would create additional housing around transit lines in areas where there's limited space for expansion.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Advocates push for more affordable housing funding from Utah liquor sales
With two weeks left in the legislative session, advocates are pushing for more money to build affordable housing in Utah.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Lawmaker looks toward Utah Inland Port, other development, to ease Utah housing crunch
Utah Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore looks to the Utah Inland Port for answers to Utah's housing issues.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Selling your home? Here’s what you can do to prepare
Are you thinking of selling your home in the spring or summer? Here are some tips on how you can best prepare it for the market.1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Ogden housing among 41 metro areas with inventory levels at or above pre-pandemic levels
Ogden housing availability makes the area one of 41 metro areas with supply at or above pre-pandemic levels.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Davis County warming center changes location due to early building demolition
A Davis County warming center has changed its location after the city got word that the building it was originally using is set for an early demolition.2 years ago
Randall Jeppesen
Rent bill sputters out in Utah Legislature
The Utah Rental Housing Association opposed the bill, saying the sponsor hadn't taken their concerns into account.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Gov. Cox’s starter home goal may face roadblocks, builder says
One Utah builder said Gov. Spencer Cox's goal of building 35,000 new starter homes over the next few years is possible but not easy.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
FTC lawsuit could bring funds to Utah renters
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Colorado filed a lawsuit against Greystar Management Cooperation.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Salt Lake City ranked one of the most affordable metros for renters
Rent is "affordable" if it makes up less than 30% of the renter's income, according to Redfin.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Cities in Utah County asked for donations to warming centers
The Utah County Winter Response Task Force is asking for voluntary funds from cities to help maintain their warming centers.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Institutional investors may be restricted from buying Utah homes
HB149, as currently written, would "restrict an institutional investor's ability to purchase single-family homes in Utah."2 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah lawmakers seek collaboration with cities to create affordable housing
Affordable housing in Utah is top of mind for lawmakers but for those initiatives to work, they'll have to collaborate with city governments.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Volunteers needed to help count the homeless population in Utah
The national Point-In-Time count is an effort to determine how many people are experiencing homelessness each year.2 years ago
Carter Williams, ksl.com
Salt Lake City calls for help to solve ‘brokenness’ in crime, homeless services
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released the city's official response to a letter of recommendations from Utah officials.2 years ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV
Davis County Code Blue warming center opens in new location amid pushback from communities
Thursday night, two elderly men and one elderly woman spent the night at Davis County’s Code Blue warming shelter.2 years ago
