Housing + Homelessness

After one of the snowiest winters on record, questions are being raised about why there isn't an ac...

Peter Johnston

State and local governments do not track homeless deaths in Utah

Officials who track homeless deaths in Utah said there is only one tally they know of, and that it's likely not accurate.

2 years ago

Curt Gresseth

Advocate for homeless says SLC mayor’s budget falls (oh so) short on affordable housing

An advocate for the homeless, Wendy Garvin says Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall's budget of $10 million for affordable housing is woefully insufficient.

2 years ago

The Utah Homeless Council awarded 45 nonprofit organizations in Utah $24 million to provide homeles...

Waverly Golden

Utah nonprofit organizations to receive $24 million for homeless resources

The Utah Homeless Council awarded 45 nonprofit organizations in Utah $24 million to provide homeless resources statewide on April 26.

2 years ago

Utah's spring runoff has prompted a state of emergency declaration, caused evacuations and carried ...

Ashley Fredde

Homeless advocates call for extended shelter options amid flooding risks

It's not uncommon to find homeless encampments near areas highly prone to spring runoff, which is a growing concern for advocates.

2 years ago

On Saturday, two homes in Draper collapsed and fell into a ravine due to a crumbling, man-made foun...

Devin Oldroyd

The benefits and challenges of building a home on the mountainside

After multiple homes in Draper were swept away in a landslide, many people may be wondering why would anyone build a home on the mountainside.

2 years ago

Neighbors who live near the site of the site of the Draper home collapse are worried their homes c...

Lindsay Aerts

Developer faces neighbors near Draper home collapse during community meeting

Days after the Draper home collapse, residents demanded things like daily reports of work being done to secure the area in a meeting with Edge Homes.

2 years ago

Samantha Herrera

What are you willing to sacrifice to own a home?

Most Americans still think owning a home is part of the American Dream. Aspiring homeowners are willing to make some big sacrifices, according to a survey.

2 years ago

Alexandrea Bonilla

Millennials outpacing Baby Boomers in home ownership

Millennials are purchasing homes and outpacing Baby Boomer in homeownership. Over half of millennials own a home.

2 years ago

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake continues annual Easter banquet to give back to the homeless community ...

Waverly Golden

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake to host Easter banquet for homeless community

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake continues annual Easter banquet to give back to the homeless community of Salt Lake City.

2 years ago

Gov. Spencer J. Cox and community advocate Pamela Atkinson chat in the donation center at the Geral...

Devin Oldroyd

Gov. Cox calls for Utahns to donate to Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking for the public to help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating "a few dollars" to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund.

2 years ago

a for sale sign is pictured, utah housing is still too expensive for most...

Adam Small

Utah rent prices surge, experts weigh in on potential housing solutions

While Utah's ballooning housing market is often a talking point, to no one's surprise the renters market has gone up right alongside it.

2 years ago

New multi-family housing properties are required to make at least 20% of parking spaces equipped fo...

Waverly Golden

Parking for electric vehicles coming to multifamily homes

New multi-family housing properties are required to make at least 20% of parking spaces equipped for electric vehicles. The measure was approved Tuesday.