Housing + Homelessness
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.12 months 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.12 months ago
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 26.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
What to know about roof collapses caused by snow, tips from a safety expert
After several roof collapses throughout the state, how can homeowners prevent their roofs from collapsing?1 year ago
Anna Bahney, CNN
What the banking crisis means for mortgage rates
When Treasury yields go up, so do mortgage rates; when they go down, mortgage rates tend to follow.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Mother tells of her escape from addiction and being homeless
A homeless mother describes her spiral into addiction and how she climbed out and is helping other homeless people today.1 year ago
Adam Small
Talks on more tiny apartments continue in Salt Lake City, council expected to vote soon
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are basically tiny apartments attached to or built next to a private residential home.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Median price of a home declines for first time in a decade, what it means for Utah
The median price of a home in the United States just went down for the first time in 10 years.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Home prices are down and so are the size of apartments
The average home in Utah costs around $464,000, said the Utah Association of Realtors. Utah's average apartment rents for over $1,600 a month.1 year ago
Adam Small
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones, solution for growing Utah?
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zones are already allowed in Utah, but they require large commitments to affordable housing.1 year ago
Mark Jones
Other Side Village will break ground on housing village to help homeless
Ground will be broken Wednesday on the first phase of the Other Side Village, a tiny housing village for those experiencing homelessness.1 year ago
Waverly Golden
Red Cross Home Fire Campaign reaches goal
Red Cross in Utah installed more than 600 free smoke alarms across the state as part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Bill houses unsheltered in churches, rec centers when temps turn deadly
The bill would automatically trigger more places for the unsheltered when the temperature outside is 15 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.1 year ago
Ashley Fredde
New report shows increase in Utah children experiencing homelessness
Among the findings, in 2022, of the people who experienced homelessness in Utah last year, 22% were under age 18.1 year ago
