housing crisis

Housing Crisis

Quick Reaction: Utah’s “Statewide Zoning Takeover”

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.”

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Housing Crisis

White House Renovation: Here’s My Take

By now, almost everyone knows about President Trump’s renovation plan for the White House’s East Wing.

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Housing Crisis

Legalize Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

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?

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Housing Crisis

This One Policy Choice Is Making Utah’s Housing Crisis Worse

Why are Utah families paying $1,000 more each month just to buy a new home—and what outdated policy is to blame?

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2025 Bills

HB 37: Zoning for More Homes

With local government approval, this bill enables home builders that are willing to construct smaller or lower priced homes (in some circumstances) the ability to construct more homes than the current zoning allows.

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2025 Bills

SB 179: Zoning for New and Innovative Businesses

This bill ensures that cities and counties establish a clear, transparent process for entrepreneurs seeking to have new or innovative business types added to local zoning ordinances. It also sets a firm 60-day deadline for local governments to approve or deny such applications.

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