Housing

failed · Utah · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 255: Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Amendments

SB 255 creates the Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Task Force to assess housing needs for specific vulnerable groups in five Utah counties (Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, and Weber) ahead of the 2034 Olympics. The task force, composed of 17 members including housing authorities, nonprofits, and Olympic organizers, must evaluate gaps in shelters, supportive housing, and affordable options while analyzing displacement risks from Olympic-related housing demands. It will identify potential funding sources like grants or public-private partnerships and report findings to a legislative committee by November 2026. The bill directly affects individuals facing barriers like disabilities, domestic violence, mental illness, or homelessness in the specified counties, with no new funding provided. The task force will sunset on December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates task force to assess housing gaps, affordable options, and displacement risks for vulnerable populations, directly addressing homelessness and housing needs ahead of Olympics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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signed · Utah · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 507: State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments

HB 507 establishes a State Reinvestment Restricted Account to collect and manage funds from specific economic development activities. It prohibits local governments from offering incentives for large data centers (with exceptions), creates new development zones for housing, transit, and other projects, and requires counties/cities to follow specific rules for zone creation and funding. The bill sets a 2028 deadline for creating certain zones like home ownership promotion areas and coordinates with another economic development bill (H.B. 475). It affects local governments, counties, cities, and the Utah Inland Port Authority by modifying how they manage economic development projects and tax increment funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits local tax incentives for large data centers, restricting local taxation policy per bill's explicit language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing development zones, home ownership promotion areas, and funds through Reinvestment Account targeting affordable housing development.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits local incentives for large data centers, restricting tech infrastructure development without addressing privacy/cybersecurity.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly creates new development zones for 'transit' projects and requires coordination for transit infrastructure, advancing transportation planning and funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Ports Tags Economic Development

passed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 544: County Land Use Authority Amendments

HB 544 requires Utah counties to accept and process plan review applications for single-family dwellings on "qualifying parcels" (land created before county land use ordinances or meeting specific zoning and development criteria) that are not part of a subdivision. The bill mandates counties to review such applications if the proposed building meets setback requirements, utility approvals, health department reviews (where required), and street frontage dedication. It directly affects landowners seeking to build single-family homes on qualifying parcels and counties that must now follow these standardized review procedures. The bill does not require counties to provide infrastructure or alter existing land use authority, focusing solely on streamlining the application process for eligible parcels.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates counties to process single-family housing applications on qualifying parcels, facilitating housing development without restricting land use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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signed · Utah · House Mar 17, 2026

HCR 14: Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Transfer of Federally Managed Lands

HCR 14 is a Utah legislative resolution urging Congress to allow limited transfers of specific federally managed lands for affordable housing. It requests that Congress authorize the sale or exchange of unreserved federal lands located near existing communities and infrastructure (like roads and utilities) to support moderate-income housing development. The resolution emphasizes that such land transfers must prioritize responsible stewardship and avoid expanding development into remote or environmentally sensitive areas. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but formally asks Utah's congressional delegation to support this approach. The resolution directly affects federal land management policy and Utah's housing strategy for moderate-income residents.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly urges Congress to authorize land transfers for moderate-income housing development, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Property Development

in committee · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 568: Impact Fee Limit Amendments

HB 568 limits local governments in Utah from imposing impact fees exceeding $50,000 for any single type of public facility (like parks or roads) on development projects. It directly affects developers paying these fees and local governments setting them, ensuring fees cannot exceed this cap for a specific facility type. The bill amends Utah law to prohibit fees above $50,000 per facility type while maintaining existing exemptions, such as no fees for school districts on parks or for certain state-owned developments. This change aims to cap development costs for specific infrastructure needs without creating new fees.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps impact fees for developers, reducing costs for housing projects and potentially increasing development supply, aligning with affordable housing goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 478: Residential Rental Modifications

HB 478 updates Utah's landlord-tenant laws to clarify obligations for both landlords and renters. It requires landlords to provide 60 days' written notice before rent increases (except for month-to-month leases or low-income housing), disclose all fees and rent estimates upfront in writing, and limit late fees to $75 or 10% of rent, whichever is greater. The bill also mandates written move-in inspections and specifies that landlords must detail all non-rent costs (like utilities) before a lease is signed. These changes directly affect all residential landlords and renters in Utah by standardizing communication and financial disclosures in rental agreements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStrengthens tenant protections via 60-day rent increase notice, mandatory fee disclosure, late fee limits, and move-in inspection requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Utah · Senate Mar 7, 2026

SB 246: Utah Homeless Services Board Amendments

SB 246 amends Utah's Homeless Services Board membership requirements to ensure local community representation when a new homeless services campus location is announced. Specifically, it requires the board to appoint a member who either lives within five miles of the campus (chosen by a community organization) or represents the west side of Salt Lake City (appointed by the Westside Coalition) within 30 days of the campus location being announced. This change directly affects the board's composition and communities near proposed campus sites. The bill makes technical adjustments to the board's structure but does not appropriate funding or alter service delivery. It focuses on procedural updates to governance rather than substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly addresses homelessness by requiring community representation in homeless services campus planning, strengthening local input for housing solutions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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failed · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 596: Homelessness Amendments

HB 596 revises definitions and organizational structures related to Utah's homelessness services. It creates the Mitigation Fund Task Force and reorganizes advisory boards (renaming "Shelter Cities Advisory Board" to "Shelter Cities Coordinating Council" and similarly for counties). The bill establishes a Homeless Services Restricted Account to assist counties with homelessness programs and allows funds from leased property to cover operational costs. It makes no new funding appropriations but clarifies how existing resources can be used for homelessness services, primarily affecting counties, homeless service providers, and local governments managing shelters.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Homeless Services Restricted Account and reorganizes homelessness advisory boards to improve program coordination, directly addressing housing-related homelessness services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Utah · House Mar 7, 2026

HB 506: Assisted Living Amendments

HB 506 amends Utah's assisted living facility regulations to protect residents by limiting when facilities can discharge or transfer them and creating a formal appeals process. It requires facilities to provide written notice of discharge/transfers, allows residents or their representatives to appeal to the state department within 30 days, and prohibits discharge during an appeal unless health/safety is at immediate risk. The bill specifies five allowable reasons for discharge (e.g., facility closure, resident safety threat, or failure to pay) and mandates a hearing within 30 days (or 7 days for expedited requests) before a decision is made. These changes directly affect assisted living residents and their representatives, ensuring greater transparency and due process in facility decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects assisted living residents by limiting unjust discharges and creating appeals process, strengthening patient rights in healthcare facilities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects assisted living residents from unjust discharges via appeals process, strengthening tenant protections in housing facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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signed · Utah · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 108: Online Marketplace Amendments

SB 108 prevents Utah cities and counties from creating rules for online marketplaces like Etsy or Airbnb. It specifically blocks local governments from regulating how these platforms operate or demanding user data without a court order. The law allows exceptions for short-term rental rules and for regulating people who use the platforms, not the platforms themselves.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPrevents local regulation of platforms like Airbnb, weakening enforcement of short-term rental rules that affect housing availability and tenant protections.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires court orders for local data demands, directly protecting user privacy - a core technology policy concern in the topic description.95% confidence