Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Sets Ambitious Goal to Build 35,000 New Starter Homes by 2028
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has announced an ambitious goal to construct 35,000 new starter homes by the end of 2028. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address the state's housing affordability crisis. The plan aims to increase the supply of entry-level homes, making homeownership more accessible for working Utahns. The state's Division of Housing and Community Development, led by Steve Waldrip, is advising the governor on this strategy. The challenge involves overcoming obstacles such as the need for increased density, which often faces community resistance, and the rising costs of land and construction. Developers are being encouraged to build smaller homes on smaller lots to achieve affordability.
