Bill > HB0037

This bill addresses housing development and housing policy in Utah by making several key changes to municipal and county land use regulations and housing strategies. The bill lowers the population threshold for town incorporations from 100 to 75 people and modifies general land use authorities for municipalities and counties to explicitly include contributing toward housing affordability. It introduces new provisions for affordable home ownership density bonuses for both single-family and multi-family residential units, which allow local governments to approve higher density developments if certain affordable housing conditions are met. The bill also requires municipalities and counties to implement moderate income housing strategies and submit annual reports to the state, with potential consequences for non-compliance such as ineligibility for transportation funding. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a state housing plan by December 31, 2025, which will prioritize collaboration, promote regional approaches to housing, and enable connected community development. The legislation aims to increase housing affordability and diversity by providing local governments with more tools and incentives to develop moderate income housing options.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0037.html