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State report finds 235,000‑home shortfall by 2055; lawmakers and GOEO propose consolidating housing policy
Summary
A GOEO‑commissioned analysis concluded Utah will need about 842,000 new households from 2026–2055 but that current policies and infrastructure would leave a statewide shortfall of around 235,000 homes; lawmakers and GOEO officials proposed consolidating most state housing functions under GOEO to improve coordination and accountability.
A statewide housing‑capacity analysis presented to the committee estimated Utah will need about 842,000 new households between 2026 and 2055 but that current development trends put the state roughly 235,000 homes short of that need.
"Over the next 30 years, Utah is gonna need around 842,000 new households," Jason Brown, CEO of Envision Utah, said, summarizing the analysis the commission prepared under GOEO direction. He said the study paired demographic forecasts with a mapped inventory of developable land and constraints such as water availability, sewer and transportation infrastructure, and local planning and zoning.
Where the shortfall is largest: The presenters said the Wasatch Front accounts for most…
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