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Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 4:42 p.m.
Lawmakers paused a bill that would require landlords to give tenants 60 days' notice if rent is increasing.
A win-win? Utah revisits discussion of public land for housing — with a narrower scope
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:00 a.m.
Measures to turn public lands over to local entities were met with widespread opposition last year, but a Utah legislative committee agrees there can be positives from the concept.
'The status quo is not working': Lawmakers reject plan designed to build more starter homes
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 11:46 a.m.
Utah's zoning practices have made homebuilding more expensive and burdensome, according to a Republican lawmaker, who is urging support for a bill he says will build more starter homes.
How this old medical office became a unique housing project in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 10:44 a.m.
An aging medical office building was recently converted into much-needed affordable housing in Salt Lake City's east side.
Utah Senate president claims his homebuyer program has led to cheaper rents
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 8:05 a.m.
Senate President Stuart Adams said on Tuesday he wants another $10 million for the state's first-time homebuyer assistance program, but researchers say the data tells a different story.
How Utah lawmakers are working to make housing more affordable so far
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 7 - 3:01 p.m.
A Deseret News poll conducted last month showed that housing affordability is the No. 1 issue for Utah voters this legislative session. How do voters feel about the progress being made?
Ogden housing officials mull 25-unit apartment building for those leaving foster care
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 7 - 10:01 a.m.
Ogden housing officials are mulling a 25-unit apartment building that would serve those leaving foster care, a population that frequently has a limited support network.
Landlord, tenant groups unite to oppose limiting Utah's residential property tax exemption
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 9:09 a.m.
A Utah lawmaker's proposal to effectively raise property taxes on rental property owners has both landlord and tenant groups coming together to oppose it.
New proposal would limit off-campus housing options for trans students
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 1 - 8:35 a.m.
A Utah House committee has given the green light to limiting where transgender students can live in private, off-campus housing.
'Families are squeezed': Utah lawmakers urged to focus on high cost of living
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 11:02 p.m.
At a rally Thursday on the steps of the Capitol, faith and community leaders said too many families are getting left behind as prices keep rising, urging lawmakers to focus on affordability.
Utah's population growth is slowing down. Here's how it compares with other states
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 27 - 12:15 p.m.
Utah's growth is slowing down, but it still remained one of the fastest-growing states in the nation last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
KeyBank providing $43M for affordable housing in Salt Lake City that will add 100 new units
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 26 - 9:00 p.m.
Salt Lake City is positioned to continue adding to its housing supply with Key Bank last week announcing $43.4 million in financing for affordable housing development in partnership with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.
Where is Utah's economy headed? Here's what state leaders had to say
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 12:04 p.m.
Utah's economy continued to outpace most of the rest of the country in 2025 despite persistent problems, and state leaders weighed in on it at a summit in Salt Lake City on Friday.
How an incentive used in downtown revitalization could help change Salt Lake's Granary District
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 5:12 p.m.
A new tool similar to what Utah Jazz owners received for development could help a massive overhaul near downtown.
How this historic Salt Lake City office building became a 217-unit residential tower
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 6:15 a.m.
What was once 217,000 square feet of office space completed 60 years ago is now home to 217 residential units.
This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:02 p.m.
Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
How Utah lawmakers are trying to help the state's next generation build a life in the state
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 19 - 9:58 a.m.
It continues to be difficult and more expensive for people, especially young people, to purchase a home in Utah. So, what are Utah's leaders doing to change that?
3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m.
Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.
Will Salt Lake City be a hot spot to buy a home in the new year?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 12:02 p.m.
Salt Lake City ranks among the nation's 10 "Top Housing Hot Spots" for 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors. But will it stay that way?
US home prices rise by least since 2012 in October, government data shows
Reuters | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:20 a.m.
U.S. home prices rose in October at the slowest annual rate in more than 13 years, government data showed on Tuesday, a sign of improving affordability in the long-struggling housing market.
Cedar City builder discusses approach to affordability, quality
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:45 p.m.
With home prices steadily rising in Utah and with demand only expected to climb in the years to come, a homebuilder shared its approach to keep a new housing project priced below the median in Iron County.
Developer wins federal court battle over rejected Sandy mixed-use project proposal
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 5:05 p.m.
A federal judge in Utah overturned Sandy's denial of a proposed mixed-use housing project with 196 residential units.
Switchpoint in Tooele spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree fundraiser
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 11:03 a.m.
A Christmas fundraiser aims to help people in the Tooele community who are experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Why Salt Lake City is exploring a change to its housing definition of 'family'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 3:02 p.m.
Utah's capital city is considering a measure that would essentially revert to its original definition of family housing requirements as it seeks to address its housing challenges.
