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Housing Affordability in Lehi

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2022 Update
Utah State passes legislation this year that requires cities to increase the number of goals they have to increase affordable housing in their city. They also are requiring all cities to update their plans by October of this year. We want your input, and input from as many different people as possible (i.e. homeowners, renters, potential buyers, and developers). Each story, each insight provides a piece to the complex puzzle of housing affordability. Please participate and invite others!

Information on Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a big issue in Lehi and throughout the State of Utah. The following resources provide information on the problem and some of the solutions:

  1. The presentation below introduces the concept of affordable housing as well as an overview of the current condition of housing in Lehi
  2. On the side bar under "documents" you can find additional information:
    • A pdf of the information in the video
    • The current Utah State legislation related to housing affordability
    • The current Moderate Income Housing Element of the Lehi City General Plan

How to participate

  • Fill out the survey to share your perspective on affordable housing and what solutions would fit in Lehi
  • Share ideas and collaborate with others on solutions
  • Share any personal experiences that you or your friends and family have had with housing affordability in Lehi.
  • Share this page on social media to invite others to share their ideas as well!

2022 Update
Utah State passes legislation this year that requires cities to increase the number of goals they have to increase affordable housing in their city. They also are requiring all cities to update their plans by October of this year. We want your input, and input from as many different people as possible (i.e. homeowners, renters, potential buyers, and developers). Each story, each insight provides a piece to the complex puzzle of housing affordability. Please participate and invite others!

Information on Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a big issue in Lehi and throughout the State of Utah. The following resources provide information on the problem and some of the solutions:

  1. The presentation below introduces the concept of affordable housing as well as an overview of the current condition of housing in Lehi
  2. On the side bar under "documents" you can find additional information:
    • A pdf of the information in the video
    • The current Utah State legislation related to housing affordability
    • The current Moderate Income Housing Element of the Lehi City General Plan

How to participate

  • Fill out the survey to share your perspective on affordable housing and what solutions would fit in Lehi
  • Share ideas and collaborate with others on solutions
  • Share any personal experiences that you or your friends and family have had with housing affordability in Lehi.
  • Share this page on social media to invite others to share their ideas as well!

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    Spec Home Seeker

    by zacdecker, over 2 years ago
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    Young Professional- Wishful Homeowner

    over 3 years ago
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