Housing + Homelessness
Alexandrea Bonilla
Ogden city officials raise concerns over location of housing unit for disabled and homeless
The location of a housing unit for disabled individuals facing chronic homelessness is causing a stir in Ogden.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Antitrust lawsuit could affect hundreds of Utah renters
An antitrust lawsuit has been expanded to include the nation's largest landlords who manage over 100 multifamily rental buildings in Utah.2 years ago
Michele Rowe
VA working to get accurate count of homeless veterans in Utah
The population of homeless veterans in Utah could be on the rise, however, the VA is currently struggling to find an accurate count.2 years ago
Michele Rowe
City Council cracking down on short-term rentals in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights residents who run illegal short-term rentals will now face heavier fines. City Council members share their thoughts.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
New high-capacity homeless shelter will have pros and cons, state homeless coordinator says
A new, high-capacity homeless shelter is coming, but some worry it may run into the same problems that have plagued past shelters.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Ogden working to repurpose US Forest building into affordable housing
The Ogden Redevelopment Agency plans to turn the city's historic US Forest building into affordable housing.2 years ago
Carter Williams
Salt Lake City anticipates changes after Utah leaders call out policing ‘inadequacies’
Leaders of Salt Lake City say they're willing to work with the state on solutions to crime and homelessness.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Property taxes to rise for 11 cities and the unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County
Unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County and 11 cities in Utah will receive a property tax increase in November next year.2 years ago
Adam Small
Household debt in Utah rising at one of the fastest rates in the nation, report finds
A new report found that Utah's household debt is rising at a faster rate than most of the country.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Demolished Tooele hotel site to become a space for housing and retail
A pile of toxic debris where the Broadway Hotel in Tooele used to be could soon turn into a mixed-use development.2 years ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Ogden debating new facility for homeless; proposal draws largely supportive feedback
A proposal to assist homeless individuals is up for consideration in Ogden, the latest northern Utah community to wrestle with the issue.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
More people are renting their homes than buying in Utah and nationwide
Utah's median home sale price is around $553,000, a number that could explain why more Utahns are renting than buying these days.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Wasatch County housing project receives community pushback
A housing development project that is getting community pushback in Wasatch County.2 years ago
Adam Small
Murray City Council to vote on short-term rental proposal
The Murray City Council will review a proposal on Tuesday regarding short-term property rentals.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
What do we need to change about how we address homelessness?
Some experts are suggesting "seismic" changes in how we address homelessness in the country. What could those changes look like?2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah ranks tenth in the nation for most income spent on housing
Utahn's, along with several states on the West Coast, spend more money on housing than most of the United States.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Federal housing vouchers in Utah in high demand
Because of the long wait times for housing vouchers, officials say some areas in Utah have simply stopped adding new names.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Compared to other generations, millennials say happiness comes at a higher cost
A majority of Americans believe money can buy happiness, but Millennials think the price tag is much higher than that for other generations.2 years ago
Jacob Freeman, KSL TV
Bountiful homes evacuated after gas leak detected
Eight homes in Bountiful were evacuated on Friday after a postal worker smelled gas while working in the area of the homes.2 years ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Provo considers changing pathways to acquire mother-in-law, basement apartment approval
The Provo City Council is discussing changes to ADU requirements that could make acquiring approval more difficult.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Lawmakers try to address Utah’s housing shortage
At a housing forum in Weber, Utah lawmakers discussed Utah's steep housing shortage and examined ways to address it.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
South Jordan house explosion prompting Utahns to buy natural gas detectors
After a South Jordan home exploded, Utahns are starting to buy natural gas detectors. But is getting a natural gas detector worth it?2 years ago
Kennedy Camarena
Water main leak leaves residents in Midvale without water
A water main leak in Midvale has residents without water in the city. The city says the leak is being repaired.2 years ago
