Housing + Homelessness
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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 […]2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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.2 years ago
Josuee Sanchez
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
Non-profit donut shop, The Other Side Donuts, aims to help unsheltered individuals learn skills, find employment and obtain housing.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
No money down to buy a house? It can be done, says agent
If you are planning to buy a house in Utah, but can't afford to put money down, there is a way to make that work, says a real-estate agent2 years ago
Adam Small
Utah homeownership rates decrease despite massive growth, study finds
Utah homeownership rates are dropping, even though the state is in the lead for homeownership in the nation.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Organizers of future tiny home village for homeless hope to add prep school
Program directors developing a tiny home village for people experiencing homelessness plan to build a new prep school.2 years ago
