Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities

Final week of the session — and housing has been front and center.

Join WALC on March 31 for our 2026 Legislative Recap, a panel conversation on the big housing ideas shaping what comes next.

Panelists announced soon.

#WALC #utleg #utpol #YIMBY #UtahHousing #WasatchRegion

Today (Mar 2), SB284 was scheduled for House Political Subdivisions but was not heard and has returned to House Rules.

With the final week of session underway, the bill remains in play.

More: www.wasatchalc.org/adus

#utleg #WALC #utpol #UtahHousing #DADU #affordability

DADUs — often called backyard cottages — can expand housing options within existing neighborhoods.

Our Housing 101 explains what they are and why they matter.

Learn more: www.wasatchalc.org/adus

#Housing101 #WALC #utleg

DADUs — often called backyard cottages — can expand housing options within existing neighborhoods.

Our Housing 101 explains what they are and why they matter.

Learn more: www.wasatchalc.org/adus

#Housing101 #WALC #utleg

SB284 is on the move.
The bill will be heard in the House Political Subdivisions Committee. March 2 at 4 PM in Room 220 of the Senate Building.
It lays a key foundation for detached ADUs (DADUs) statewide — expanding housing options in existing neighborhoods.
#utleg #WALC #utpol

Utah just took a step forward on housing.

The Senate passed SB284, creating a statewide baseline for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs).

Progress — but not the finish line. Onto the House.

Read more: www.wasatchalc.org/updates

#utleg #UtahHousing #WALC #utpol #YIMBY

SLC is considering changes to allow smaller homes and multi-unit options by right.

As Turner Bitton noted, “Families throughout Salt Lake City are all facing rising costs… This kind of proposal is how we solve those problems.”

Read: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02...

#YIMBY #WALC #SLC #UtahHousing

WALC is growing — and we’re expanding our Board of Directors.

If you care about abundant, inclusive housing and stronger, walkable communities across the Wasatch Front, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more & apply: wasatchalc.org/board

Help shape housing solutions.

#YIMBY #UtahHousing #WALC

Session winding down, but housing advocacy continues.

New WALC doormats with local maker Freya Made bring our mission to the front door — literally.

Shop:
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#WALC #UtahHousing #YIMBY #utpol #utleg #UtahHomes

Session is nearing the finish line. WALC is monitoring two bills in House Political Subdivisions:
HB535 (Rep. Walter) — public property disposal transparency
HB544 (Rep. Chevrier) — county plan review requirements
Track updates: wasatchalc.org/legislature
#WALC #utleg #utpol #YIMBY

Housing affordability remains a top challenge across the Wasatch Front.

WALC Policy Manager Lauren Cole was quoted in this coverage. WALC remains focused on building a foundation of more affordable housing — brick by brick.

Read more: ksltv.com/politics-ele...

#WALC #utleg

✨ WALC Member Perk

Membership starts at just $25/year — because affordability is part of our mission.

Members help advance housing policy, build partnerships, and sometimes snag limited WALC swag (event pickup only at this time).

Join us: wasatchalc.org/membership
#WALC #utpol #utleg #YIMBYUtah

WALC Bill Breakdown | HB492

Infrastructure gaps are a major reason housing stalls across the Wasatch Front. HB492 creates a new state fund to help cities finance the systems needed to support housing growth.

wasatchalc.org/legislature

#WALC #utleg #HB492 #utpol #YIMBY

🚨 WALC Bill Alert 🚨

Housing bills up today at 4 PM in House Econ Dev:
HB184 – Starter Homes
HB492 – Infrastructure & Housing
HB507 – Regional Development
HB541 – First-Time Buyer Assistance

We’re tracking the conversation.

#utleg #utpol #HousingPolicy

YIMBY Housing Day on the Hill is this week.
WALC is proud to co-sponsor this community education event on housing affordability with DemandMoreSupply, Logan YIMBY, and Housing Action Coalition.
Join us Thursday, Feb 19 | 11 AM–2 PM
Utah State Capitol Rotunda
#utpol #utleg #YIMBY

Week 5 of the legislative session is underway.

Housing conversations continue at the Capitol. We’re tracking the bills, and advocating for policies that expand housing options across the Wasatch Front.

#utleg #utpol #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing #WALC

WALC Bill Action Alert

H.C.R. 6 will be heard Friday, Feb 13 at 8:00 AM in the Senate Economic Development & Workforce Services Committee (Room 215, Senate Building).

The resolution supports Utah’s Housing Strategic Plan. WALC supports H.C.R. 6.

#utleg #utpol #AffordableHousing

Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities is proud to co-sponsor YIMBY Housing Day on the Hill with our partners.

Utah State Capitol Rotunda
Thursday, Feb 19 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Join us for community conversations on housing affordability.

#utpol #utleg #YIMBY #AffordableHousing

🚨 SB 221 Hearing Today 🚨
SB 221 is up today (Mon, Feb 9) at 3:40 PM in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Room 210 (Senate Building).
WALC is watching as transit-oriented zoning policy moves this session.
#utleg #utpol #AffordableHousing

Today at the Capitol
WALC is tabling at Housing Day on the Hill. Stop by to connect and learn about our work to expand housing options across the Wasatch Front.
✨ WALC supporters: Capitol tour after the event in the rotunda.
#HousingDayOnTheHill #utleg #utpol #AffordableHousing

WALC Bill Action Alert | HB 184

Today Mon, Feb 9, HB 184 will be heard in the House Economic Development & Workforce Services Committee at 3:40 PM in Room 110 Senate Building.

WALC is tracking this bill as the session moves quickly.

#utleg #utpol #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing

Join WALC at Housing Day on the Hill
We’ll be tabling at this event hosted by the Utah Housing Coalition. Stop by to connect and learn about our work.
WALC supporter bonus: Capitol tour after the event, starting in the Rotunda.
#HousingDayOnTheHill #YIMBY #utpol #utleg #WALC

It was a great event. Thanks to the WALC staff for organizing it and to everyone who showed up

Housing policy shapes more of our daily lives than most realize. Our Housing Policy 101 series breaks down how local/state decisions shape housing across Utah and why it matters.
Have a housing policy question? Drop it below.
#YIMBY #utpol #utleg #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing

WALC Bill Action Alert | HB68

Today (Wed, Feb 4), HB68 will be heard by the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee at 3:40 pm. The bill focuses on improving how housing programs are organized at the state level. WALC supports HB68.

#utleg #utpol #WALCBillbreakdown

WALC Bill Action Alert | HCR 6

Today (Tue, Feb 3), HCR 6 will be heard by the House Political Subdivisions Committee at 3:40 p.m. The resolution supports Utah’s Housing Strategic Plan and coordinated, accountable action. WALC supports HCR 6.

#utleg #utpol #WALCBillbreakdown #housingsolutions

WALC is tracking HB 68, which strengthens statewide housing coordination by centralizing leadership and improving continuity across administrations.

WALC supports HB 68 as a step toward clearer, more effective housing policy.

#utleg #WALCBillBreakdown #utpol

As the session continues, WALC is tracking HCR 6, which supports Utah’s Housing Strategic Plan. WALC supports HCR 6 and emphasized that accountability and follow-through matter.
Status: Assigned to House Political Subdivisions Committee (1/30/26).
#utleg #WALCBillBreakdown #utpol #housingpolicy

Great turnout last night at Policy Preview: Plans & Cans. Thanks to everyone who joined the housing policy conversation.
Huge thanks to HK Brewing Collective for hosting and to the Salt Lake City Planning Division for sharing local insight.
More photos soon
#utleg #housing #utpol #wasatchalc #yimby