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Supreme Court to decide if outright camping bans constitute cruel and unusual punishment
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 9:32 p.m.
A group of people experiencing homelessness in Portland filed a class action lawsuit which has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide on whether enforcement constitutes as cruel and unusual punishment.
Moab trailer park residents forced into eviction by city after insurance complications
Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 4:08 p.m.
A Moab trailer park is facing eviction after waiting six years for an affordable housing project to be complete.
Report: Utah homeowners face higher tax increases than commercial property owners
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 4:46 p.m.
Some county tax assessors are "hesitant" to update commercial property values, which is causing residential homeowners to bear a larger tax burden, according to a new legislative audit.
New Moab development aims to put dent in workforce housing crisis
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 8:09 a.m.
One of the most extreme examples of Utah's housing crisis is Moab. Housing there is scarce and expensive, especially for the workers who keep the tourist town running.
Sky-high housing costs push homeownership out of reach for many US renters
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 4:10 p.m.
Nearly 4 in 10 renters in a new nationwide survey say they don't believe they'll ever own a home, up nearly a quarter from less than a year ago.
Davis Behavioral Health allocated $8.2 million by Legislature for apartment building
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 9:01 p.m.
Davis Behavioral Health has received $8.2 million in funding for a 60-unit apartment building for those struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues.
Eagle Mountain housing project draws attention as homes take shape near petroglyphs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 6 - 7:07 p.m.
Rock art is scattered around the land near the Oquirrh Mountain Ranch neighborhood in Eagle Mountain and it's prompted concern, though developers intend to protect the petroglyphs.
Utah has more 'million-dollar cities' as home prices climb
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 4 - 7:57 a.m.
A new Zillow study put Utah in the top 15 states with the most "million-dollar cities." But other places in Utah aren't incredibly less expensive, economists say.
Utah among 22 states where you need a 6-figure income to afford a typical home, analysis finds
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN | Posted April 1 - 8:34 p.m.
Buying an affordable home in the United States has gotten a lot harder for many people since 2020.
Davis County leaders eye creation of homeless shelter; talk draws backlash from some
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 30 - 9:05 p.m.
Davis County has homeless than officials had thought. That and a state law requiring creation of plans to aid the homeless in the winter spurred talk of a new homeless shelter.
Cox has a theory as to why Utah's growth is slowing down. Can these bills fix it?
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 5:02 p.m.
State leaders hope investments in affordable starter homes can reverse a trend of slowing growth rates in the Beehive State.
The trillion-dollar housing debt: Which states are adding the most mortgage debt?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 8:04 a.m.
At the beginning of 2024, the average mortgage debt owed per household was more than $241,000.
A shift in real estate commissions could affect housing affordability
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 10:04 a.m.
Experts question if the dramatic change in real estate commissions will help make the market more manageable for buyers.
'A dream coming true': Habitat for Humanity's Kearns development is nearing completion
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 9:04 p.m.
The 20-unit Field of Dreams development in Kearns should be done by June with 39 more homesites slated for eventual development on two other parcels in Magna.
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
Hallie Golden And Claire Rush, Associated Press | Posted March 24 - 10:25 a.m.
The Pacific Northwest is a leader in the resurgence of this form of affordable housing. Oregon last year passed a bill opening the door for micro-apartments and Washington state lawmakers this year did the same.
The most affordable states in which to a buy a home
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 10:05 p.m.
If you're looking to finally buy a house this year, you might find the market as unyielding in 2024 as it has been for the past several years.
Utah voters and leaders agree cheaper housing should be the state's No. 1 policy priority
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 3:08 p.m.
The cost of living in Utah — thanks to expensive housing and inflation — is among the top concerns for the state's voters this year, according to a new poll.
Salt Lake City directs $17.7M for 14 affordable housing projects that aim to add new 1,500 units
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 9:04 p.m.
Salt Lake City leaders are directing $17.7 million to help facilitate 14 new affordable housing projects across the city.
Springdale partnership will increase housing opportunities for town, national park workers
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted March 20 - 10:12 p.m.
Cradled by Zion National Park, Springdale has long struggled with affordable housing. But a new town partnership could move the issue forward for workforce housing opportunities.
'Living big and living well are 2 different things': Habitat for Humanity CEO retires after 24 years
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 20 - 10:03 a.m.
At first just a volunteer, and after 20 years with the nonprofit, the CEO of Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity is retiring.
What's changing in Utah's housing market after real estate lawsuit settlement
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted March 19 - 7:33 p.m.
The spring homebuying season is here, and realtor Alicia Holdaway says Utah's housing market is getting busy.
Navajo Nation to inject $74M into manufactured home facility for new housing, to spur economy
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 10:32 p.m.
ZenniHome plans to build a new plant within the Navajo Nation, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs and bolster the reservation's economic fortunes.
Many voters frustrated by the US economy due to home prices
Josh Boak, Associated Press | Posted March 16 - 8:50 a.m.
Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis. At the root of this problem: America failed to build enough homes for its growing population.
22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:03 a.m.
About 60% of the U.S.'s counties experienced growth over the past year, including three-fourths of Utah's counties, per new federal data.
