State official says homeownership central to Utah housing plan; calls for city collaboration

Moderator, Utah League of Cities and Towns, asked about objectives of the new state housing plan and its role for cities during a question-and-answer session in St. George.

Steve, a state official (role not specified), said the plan prioritizes increasing homeownership while also addressing rental affordability and local infrastructure. “Traditionally, the state hasn't had to be involved in anything beyond low income housing and homelessness,” he said, adding recent home-price increases have widened the gap between incomes and housing costs.

The official summarized the problem this way:…