Bill > HB0532

This bill amends Utah's housing authority laws by making several key modifications. The bill updates definitions and powers of housing authorities, clarifying their operational boundaries and capabilities. Specifically, it modifies rules about where county housing authorities can operate, requiring that a city's governing body and existing housing authorities must pass a resolution before a county authority can undertake a project within city limits. The bill also expands housing authorities' powers, including the ability to conduct housing needs studies, research housing programs, cooperate with various public and private entities, make loans for accessible and low-income housing, and engage in broader property acquisition and management activities. For counties with multiple housing authorities, the bill mandates creating a uniform online application for housing choice voucher programs, which help low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals secure affordable housing. The legislation takes effect on May 7, 2025, unless approved by a two-thirds majority in the legislature, which would make it effective upon gubernatorial approval or veto override. These changes aim to provide more flexible and comprehensive housing support across different jurisdictions in Utah.

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