Leaders in Utah’s government are taking action to address the housing supply and, more importantly, a streamlined process for building new homes. Inside the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, a new Division of Housing and Community Development was formed by the Utah Legislature earlier in the year. At the helm of the new division is the Governor’s senior housing adviser, Steve Waldrip.
“Housing is foundational to opportunity. If young families, teachers, first responders and the people who keep our economy running can’t afford to live in the communities they serve, our long-term prosperity is at risk,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “This new division will help us better align state resources, local partnerships and private-sector innovation so we can build more homes, strengthen our neighborhoods and keep the Utah dream within reach for the next generation.”
