- Promote homebuyer education and financial tools
Work with partners to expand Financial Fitness programs and explore matching assistance programs to support first-time buyers. - Create more affordable pathways to homeownership
Partner with stakeholders to help families avoid unnecessary costs—like Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)—that often make homeownership less accessible. - Utilize a mixed-income housing model
Open opportunities for development on county-owned land, ensuring housing reflects the diverse Area Median Incomes (AMIs) of our population. - Speed up housing development timelines
Collaborate with cities to streamline permitting and rezoning processes, helping builders bring homes to market faster.
Addressing Homelessness
- Tackle the root causes of housing instability
Partner with other counties to build eviction prevention programs—and implement similar strategies in Salt Lake County. - Improve mental health and substance abuse support
Increase funding for caseworkers and direct advocacy services that meet people where they are. - Invest in prevention and transitional models
Expand transitional housing and rapid rehousing, especially for families with children on the brink of homelessness.