UT: Housing/Homelessness
UT governor signs slew of bills targeting homelessness, mental health
Almost 2,900 people are unsheltered on any given night in the Beehive State. Gov. Spencer Cox is celebrating signing nine bills he says are geared …
Report: Utah homeownership increasingly out of reach for many
For generations, homeownership has been synonymous with the American Dream, but a new Utah report shows housing affordability is at historic lows…
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Study: Skyrocketing Housing Costs Putting the Squeeze on Utah Renters
The average cost of keeping a roof over your head in Utah's metro areas is a lot more than it used to be - if you're renting. A recent University …
End of Federal Eviction Moratorium Puts Pressure on Utah Renters
SALT LAKE CITY -- Since the end of the federal eviction moratorium in August, renters in Utah who are behind on their payments may be forced to …
Report: Utah Among Top 5 States for Children's Well-Being
SALT LAKE CITY -- Families with children in Utah and other states remained mostly steady over the past year in an annual report on children's wellbein…
Utah Seniors Warned of Worsening Affordable-Housing Crisis
SALT LAKE CITY - A new report warns that thousands of Utah seniors could lose their housing unless federal and state officials act to preserve existin…
Agencies Vow to Penalize Landlords Who Violate Eviction Ban
SALT LAKE CITY - Landlords in Utah, and across the country, who wrongly evict renters protected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's …
Utah Legislature Urged to Prioritize Affordable Housing
SALT LAKE CITY -- Religious leaders, local nonprofits and lawmakers are urging the Utah Legislature to restore funding for affordable housing to pre-…
Without New Stimulus, Thousands of Utah Renters Face Eviction
SALT LAKE CITY -- Thousands of Utah renters who lost jobs or suffered cutbacks because of COVID-19 face possible eviction beginning in the first week …
Utah Tenants Behind on Rent Could Soon Face Evictions
SALT LAKE CITY - Groups working for affordable housing in Utah say the next two weeks could be "crunch time" for people trying to catch up on their un…