housing crisis

At first glance, “housing affordability” and “affordable housing” might seem like interchangeable terms. However, these concepts represent distinct concepts in housing policy, each deserving a closer look.
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?
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.
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?
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 property the way they want to. If it makes sense for a family to rent out their basement and they’re not harming anyone in the process, onerous regulations should not stand in their way.
Homeowners in Utah should be allowed to convert a portion of their home into an accessory apartment.

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