Housing + Homelessness
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah County releases winter plan for unsheltered population
Utah County released its plan to help serve its unsheltered population during the upcoming winter season with several warming shelters.1 day ago
Ashley Fredde, ksl.com and Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Davis County considers permanent emergency shelter in North Salt Lake
A permanent emergency shelter could be placed near a North Salt Lake neighborhood and some country leaders and residents are concerned.2 days ago
Emma Keddington
$507 million Public Safety Bond heads to November ballot
A $507 million bond set to help combat homelessness will be on Salt Lake County ballots in the November general election.16 days ago
Britt Johnson
How many Californians are really moving to Utah?
It seems like Utah has become a magnet for Californians looking to relocate, but is that really the case? New data shows otherwise.17 days ago
Britt Johnson
Lahaina: One year after deadly fire torches island
Maui is still picking up the pieces one year after the devastating fire that hit Lahaina. Rebuilding is still a ways off.21 days ago
Eric Cabrera
West side housing project looks to add more low-income apartments to Salt Lake City
In an effort to bring more affordable housing to Salt Lake City, a new west side housing project has been proposed with 1,000 new apartments.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Housing market slows down, but expert says that won’t decrease prices
The housing market has slowed down. But experts say that won't necessarily lower prices.1 month ago
Tammy Kikuchi
New Provo City ordinance concerning unhoused people receives public backlash
The Provo City Council got an earful from several unhoused people during the public comment period for the second time.1 month ago
Josuee Sanchez
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
Non-profit donut shop, The Other Side Donuts, aims to help unsheltered individuals learn skills, find employment and obtain housing.1 month ago
Curt Gresseth
No money down to buy a house? It can be done, says agent
If you are planning to buy a house in Utah, but can't afford to put money down, there is a way to make that work, says a real-estate agent1 month ago
Adam Small
Utah homeownership rates decrease despite massive growth, study finds
Utah homeownership rates are dropping, even though the state is in the lead for homeownership in the nation.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
Organizers of future tiny home village for homeless hope to add prep school
Program directors developing a tiny home village for people experiencing homelessness plan to build a new prep school.1 month ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Ogden City is considering restrictions to multifamily housing in commercial zones
Ogden officials want to limit multifamily housing construction in commercial zones, citing a lack of walkability, services, and recreation amenities.2 months ago
ASHLEY FREDDE, KSL.COM
How much does a Utahn need to make to rent an average 2-bedroom unit?
In Utah, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment is estimated at $1,398, according to Department of Housing and Urban Development data.2 months ago
LINDSAY AERTS
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
While Smith Entertainment Group works on its deal with Salt Lake City, some voices call for more to be done for affordable housing.2 months ago
Heather Peterson and Josuee Sanchez
Utah homeowners insurance rates have skyrocketed
According to data from S&P Global, in 2023 Utahns spent about 52% more on homeowner's insurance than they did in 2018.2 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
More single women are homeowners than single men, report shows
A report from LendingTree shows that, nationally, more single young women are homeowners than single young men.2 months ago
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV
Free concert, organization raises awareness of SLC homelessness
From 10am-10pm on Saturday, Hands of Hope is putting on a free concert to raise awareness of homelessness in Salt Lake City.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera, Amie Schaeffer
Local leaders react to SCOTUS ruling to ban homeless people sleeping outdoors
Local leaders and officials are responding to the SCOTUS decision that allows cities and states to ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside
The judges in the majority ruled that to ban homeless people from outdoor camping does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Bonneville High School opens new teen center to help students in crisis
Bonneville's new teen center has a kitchen, laundry, a shower, and a food pantry as well as a living room area, and study rooms.2 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Power outages plague the state over the weekend, more possible
Power outages continued throughout Utah state over the weekend due to "wear and tear" on electrical systems in the state.2 months ago
Eric Cabrera
New facility in Millcreek gives young adults a new beginning
Salt Lake County Youth Services opened a new facility. The new facility in Millcreek is the largest they have to date, with an additional 18 beds.3 months ago
