What Do Local Officials And Staff Think About Housing?
More people are starting to support ADUs and smaller lots, but community opposition remains a major barrier to housing reforms. How can Utah balance growth?
The Housing Shortage Tax We All Pay
We can declare housing a crisis and we can debate about growth, but unless more homes are built, Utah’s housing shortage tax will only increase.
Are Airbnb and VRBO To Blame for Utah’s Housing Crisis?
Short-term housing such as Airbnb and VRBO rentals make up some twenty thousand houses in Utah. What if those were available for residents to buy? Could this solve the affordable housing shortage?
New law allows owner-occupied rentals statewide
The price and lack of housing in Utah is a serious problem, and whatever can be done to reduce regulations and therefore increase supply, should be done. Most importantly though, Utahns should have the ability to use their...
HB 82: Simplifying Accessory Apartments
Homeowners in Utah should be allowed to convert a portion of their home into an accessory apartment.
Utah needs more affordable housing, less zoning
As Utah economy continues to grow, the housing market remains stagnant. The reason why is not what you might expect.