Utah families deserve the chance to build a life, own a home, and put down roots in the communities they love. However, owning a home is a dream that is becoming out of reach for too many Utah families. The Utah House of Representatives is creating opportunities for Utahns to buy a home in Utah by cutting red tape and empowering cities and the free market to meet demand. By investing in infrastructure and improving coordination between state, local, and private partners, we are ensuring new homeownership opportunities strengthen communities rather than straining them.
Funding Highlights
$100 million for housing-related infrastructure
Established a revolving loan fund to support home ownership in Utah’s communities (2026)
$60 million for the First Time Homebuyers Program
Established a loan program for first time homebuyers on eligible home purchases (since 2023)
$50 million for deeply affordable housing
Supported housing options for low income Utah families (2026)
$1.5 million for Habitat for Humanity homeownership funding
Provided funding to help more Utah families become homeowners (2026)
Recent Legislation
HB 492
2026
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Housing Amendments
Created the State Housing Infrastructure Partnership Board to provide loans to cities and counties for key infrastructure projects – roads, water, and sewer – that will unlock new housing without burdening current residents
HB 520
2026
Higher Education Student Housing Study
Commissioned a study on the impact of colleges and universities on home ownership rates in their surrounding areas
HB 37
2025
Utah Housing Amendments
Increased the options for cities to implement Moderate Income Housing Plan strategies
HB 58
2025
Building Inspector Amendments
Required building inspections to be done within 3 business days to reduce delays and building costs
HB 360
2025
Housing Attainability Amendments
Allowed for surplus school lands to be used for affordable home ownership
HB 368
2025
Local Land Use Amendments
Required a land use application to be reviewed for completeness within 3 business days and allows builders to submit an identical floor plan to a municipality for expedited approval
SB 168
2024
Affordable Building Amendments
Established a statewide modular housing building code to provide regulatory clarity for potential modular housing projects
SB 240
2023
First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program
Created a loan fund to provide downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing a home below a price cap, to encourage building affordably priced homes