Given Utah’s growing demand and high housing costs, it is crucial for policymakers to reduce the regulations surrounding backyard cottage construction.
If we want to ensure future generations can live close to family and maintain the strong social ties that Utah is known for, we must embrace a wider variety of housing types.
In the coming years, as more data emerges and public awareness grows, let’s hope that Utah continues to lead the charge in legalizing these treatments. The mental health of our friends, family members, and neighbors depends on it.
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.
