Housing Crisis

Ongoing discussions about what state and local governments should do to address high home prices in Utah have recently been characterized as a “statewide zoning takeover.”
By now, almost everyone knows about President Trump’s renovation plan for the White House’s East Wing.
What if Utah’s housing crisis could be eased not with more taxes or subsidies, but simply by restoring your right to use your own property?
Why are Utah families paying $1,000 more each month just to buy a new home—and what outdated policy is to blame?
The time for bold, market-driven solutions is now, and it begins with zoning reforms that give the housing market the freedom to meet the diverse needs of Utah's growing population.
Local governments and planners must be willing to push back against misinformation and opposition rooted in outdated fears.

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