Op-Eds
Are Airbnb and VRBO To Blame for Utah’s Housing Crisis?
Short-term housing such as Airbnb and VRBO rentals make up some twenty thousand houses in Utah. What if those were available for residents to buy? Could this solve the affordable housing shortage?
Property Rights
New law allows owner-occupied rentals statewide
The price and lack of housing in Utah is a serious problem, and whatever can be done to reduce regulations and therefore increase supply, should be done. Most importantly though, Utahns should have the ability to use their...
2021 Bills
HB 82: Simplifying Accessory Apartments
Homeowners in Utah should be allowed to convert a portion of their home into an accessory apartment.
Property Rights
Utah needs more affordable housing, less zoning
As Utah economy continues to grow, the housing market remains stagnant. The reason why is not what you might expect.