Affordable Housing
The Utah Dream, Within Reach: Utah has been ranked as the best place in the country to build a life, and our growth is proof. This growth has made homeownership out of reach for too many Utahns, and the dream of owning a home has become out of reach for too many Utahns. I believe we can change that. With the right approach, we can keep Utah the best place for families to build their futures here.
Housing affordability isn’t driven by a single factor. It is shaped by availability, costs, and the broader economy. That is why the most efficient way to address our housing shortage is increasing the supply of homes.
That means focusing on:
Reducing unnecessary barriers to new home construction
Streamlining the permitting process so homes can be built faster and more affordable
Encouraging job and wage growth so Utahns have the earning power to become homeowners
Trusting Utahns to innovate, and making sure government steps out of their way
There is no single solution to housing affordability, but we can make a real difference by increasing the supply of homes and removing unnecessary barriers to building. This isn’t just talk. I’ve sponsored HB520, which directs a comprehensive study of Utah’s housing shortage. The findings, expected in Oct. 2026, will identify barriers in increasing our supply and evaluate policy options that will improve affordability.
My Record: I've consistently supported legislation that expands housing opportunities and modernizes land use policies, including:
Looking Ahead: Every Utahn deserves the opportunity of homeownership and to know the government isn’t holding back their growth. I am confident that by working together we can keep Utah the place where people at every stage of life can afford to build their futures here.