Utah's housing crunch
Prices, rents, starter homes and the developments trying to catch up.
Background
Utah's housing crunch, explained
Prices have leveled off, but the median Utah home now costs $520,000 and about 91% of renters cannot afford the typical monthly payment, as the state pushes for 150,000 new homes by 2028.
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- Growth & housing
Park City's Bonanza Park housing project review delayed again for redesign
The developer of the city-owned Five-Acre Site, planned for 106 homes including 88 deed-restricted affordable units, asked for more time to revise designs and brief the City Council.
- Growth & housing
Wasatch County and state ease tensions after funding threat, but law fight remains
County leaders still want lawmakers to repeal a 2024 law letting large developments seek preliminary town status.
- Business
Utahns' rating of quality of life falls to record low as housing costs bite
A statewide index found housing affordability rated lowest of 20 factors, and confidence in good-job opportunities slipped.
- Politics
Schultz says full repeal of 'preliminary municipality' law is on the table
The House speaker expects lawmakers to revisit SB258 in January after an uproar in Wasatch County, and Gov. Cox says he is open to changes.
- Growth & housing
Lehi council agenda packed with housing, annexation and land-use items
A 405-townhome plat in Inverness, a 71-lot subdivision and a general plan change from residential to heavy commercial were among the items set for Tuesday.
- Growth & housing
Six Ridge secures equity for 217-unit Bluffdale apartment project
An October 1 financing announcement advances a Utah housing development, with initial delivery targeted for August 2027.