Utah Housing Amendments

New sections authorize municipalities and counties to approve higher density (density bonuses) in exchange for requiring at least 60% of units to be owner-occupied for five years or meeting specific affordability price points.

A new requirement mandates the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to develop a statewide housing plan by December 31, 2025, including regional plans and metrics for success.

The definition of 'specified municipality' and 'specified county' was expanded to include more jurisdictions, increasing the number of local governments required to submit detailed moderate income housing reports.

The minimum population requirement for incorporating a new town was lowered from 100 to 100 people, though the threshold for cities remains at 1,000.

Penalties for failing to submit housing reports were strengthened; non-compliant jurisdictions face ineligibility for state transportation funds and daily fees payable to the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund.

New definitions were added for 'affordable housing density' and 'affordable home ownership density bonus' to standardize metrics for measuring housing progress.

New provisions allow special districts to provide propane system operations and clarify limitations on the number of services a special district can provide.

Several sections were amended to include new housing strategies (such as density bonuses) in the list of required moderate income housing strategies for general plans.

Lowered minimum population threshold for town incorporation from 100 to 75 people, making it easier for smaller communities to incorporate.

Created new density bonus programs allowing municipalities and counties to approve higher housing densities in exchange for requiring at least 25-60% of units to be affordable and owner-occupied.

Updated moderate income housing reporting requirements to include more detailed implementation plans and specific housing strategies that must be adopted by specified municipalities and counties.

Required the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to develop a state housing plan by December 31, 2025, with annual progress reports to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee.

Modified historic preservation authority to prohibit designating buildings as historic if built after December 31, 1990, on lots within subdivisions recorded after that date.

Established penalties for non-compliance with moderate income housing reporting, including ineligibility for state transportation funds and daily fees payable to the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund.

Extended the deadline for moderate income housing reports from 2024 to 2025 for certain fee assessments.

Added new definitions for 'affordable housing' and 'owner-occupier' to clarify eligibility for density bonus programs.

Lowered the minimum population requirement for incorporating a new town from 100 to 75 people.

Created new density bonus programs allowing municipalities and counties to approve higher housing densities in exchange for requiring at least 25-60% of units to be affordable and owner-occupied for five years.

Established mandatory annual moderate income housing reports for specified municipalities and counties, with state oversight and potential funding penalties for non-compliance.

Authorized special districts to operate propane systems within their boundaries.

Added funding penalties of $250 per day (increasing to $500 per day for consecutive years) for municipalities and counties that fail to submit or comply with moderate income housing reports.

Required the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to develop a state housing plan by December 31, 2025, with annual reports to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee.

Added a provision preventing municipalities from imposing historic preservation requirements on buildings constructed after December 31, 1990.

Lowered minimum population threshold for new town incorporation from 100 to 75 people

Created new Section 10-9a-403.2 allowing municipalities to offer density bonuses for single-family affordable housing with owner-occupancy requirements

Created new Section 10-9a-403.3 allowing municipalities to offer density bonuses for multi-family affordable housing with owner-occupancy requirements

Created new Section 17-27a-403.1 allowing counties to offer density bonuses for single-family affordable housing with owner-occupancy requirements

Created new Section 17-27a-403.2 allowing counties to offer density bonuses for multi-family affordable housing with owner-occupancy requirements

Strengthened moderate income housing reporting requirements with stricter compliance deadlines, appeal processes, and funding penalties for noncompliance

Added requirement for Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to develop state housing plan by December 31, 2025

Added requirement for Division of Housing and Community Development to create rules for moderate income housing report format and content

Added propane system operation to the list of services special districts may provide

Lowered minimum population for town incorporation from 100 to 75 people to allow smaller communities to incorporate.

Added new sections requiring municipalities and counties to implement moderate income housing strategies and submit detailed reports to the Division of Housing and Community Development.

Created new density bonus programs allowing municipalities and counties to approve higher housing density in exchange for affordable housing requirements.

Required the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget to develop a state housing plan by December 31, 2025, with annual progress reports.

Authorized special districts to operate propane systems within their boundaries.

Updated moderate income housing reporting requirements to include more detailed tracking of housing strategies, barriers, and market responses.

Added penalties including funding restrictions and daily fees for municipalities and counties that fail to submit required moderate income housing reports.