Housing + Homelessness
ASHLEY FREDDE, KSL.COM
How much does a Utahn need to make to rent an average 2-bedroom unit?
In Utah, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment is estimated at $1,398, according to Department of Housing and Urban Development data.2 years ago
LINDSAY AERTS
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
While Smith Entertainment Group works on its deal with Salt Lake City, some voices call for more to be done for affordable housing.2 years ago
Heather Peterson and Josuee Sanchez
Utah homeowners insurance rates have skyrocketed
According to data from S&P Global, in 2023 Utahns spent about 52% more on homeowner's insurance than they did in 2018.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
More single women are homeowners than single men, report shows
A report from LendingTree shows that, nationally, more single young women are homeowners than single young men.2 years ago
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV
Free concert, organization raises awareness of SLC homelessness
From 10am-10pm on Saturday, Hands of Hope is putting on a free concert to raise awareness of homelessness in Salt Lake City.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera, Amie Schaeffer
Local leaders react to SCOTUS ruling to ban homeless people sleeping outdoors
Local leaders and officials are responding to the SCOTUS decision that allows cities and states to ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside
The judges in the majority ruled that to ban homeless people from outdoor camping does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Bonneville High School opens new teen center to help students in crisis
Bonneville's new teen center has a kitchen, laundry, a shower, and a food pantry as well as a living room area, and study rooms.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Power outages plague the state over the weekend, more possible
Power outages continued throughout Utah state over the weekend due to "wear and tear" on electrical systems in the state.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
New facility in Millcreek gives young adults a new beginning
Salt Lake County Youth Services opened a new facility. The new facility in Millcreek is the largest they have to date, with an additional 18 beds.2 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
Dujanovic: Box Elder Commission candidate must stop spinning his racist comment
A recording of a planning commissioner, running for Box Elder County Commissioner, has racist comments he should apologize for.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Ogden City proposing ordinance to increase single-family homes
This ordinance would reportedly create more single-family homes. The Ogden City Planning Manager said it also would increase accessibility.2 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Salt Lake City plans to flip historic former public safety building into new housing
The estimated $150- to $165-million project will offer 244 mixed-income units, more than half of which will be "sized to accommodate families."2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Home prices still rising in the Beehive State
Utah home prices are showing no signs of slowing, with an almost 6% increase since 2023. Should these numbers scare you?2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Gov. Cox, Utah Foster Care calls on Utah to step up and become foster parents
Utah is facing its lowest number of foster families in 25 years. So Gov. Cox issued a call to action.2 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah leads nation in housing unit growth, so why did privately owned units drop?
Housing unit growth is Utah is the highest in the United States, however private home ownership has plummeted.2 years ago
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
Advocates urge officials to include affordable housing in new sports and entertainment district
Crossroads Urban Center wants Salt Lake officials to mandate deeply affordable housing in a new sports and entertainment district.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Home listings for sale in Utah went up almost 23% in April
Deanna Devey with the Utah Association of Realtors shared insights of new listings for homes, the total supply of homes and the number of closed sales all increased in April.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
U.S. Census Bureau ranks Utah number 1 in housing growth for third year in a row
Census data ranks Utah at the top for housing growth three years in a row. Utah's housing units have increased by 2.5%.2 years ago
Peter Johnston
Salt Lake City planners recommend changes in how single-family neighborhoods get zoned
A report from the Salt Lake City Planning Division recommends zoning changes for single-family neighborhoods to help address the city's housing issues.2 years ago
Adam Small
“Priced out and Fed Up”: survey finds issues with housing affordability
This year's Utah Priorities Project report shows that, for the first time for the project, the cost of living is Utahns' number one concern.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Crossroads Urban Center reports “unprecedented” need for food
Officials from the Crossroads Urban Center say a monthly bill that most people have is eating into the ability to buy food.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Transitional housing for domestic violence victims opening soon in Ogden
A new 14-unit apartment complex is being built in Ogden as a transitional housing option for victims of domestic violence.2 years ago
