Moab's getting a boost of affordable housing aimed at local workers. This could finally help businesses keep staff and let employees actually afford to live in the town they serve.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The project utilizes low-income housing tax credits to ensure long-term affordability.
Low-income residents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in Moab.
The city's general fund or capital improvement budget if fees are waived without sufficient oversight.
Grand County is one of the few Utah communities that planned for its aging population — and a new county survey just named what that population needs most: affordable housing and memory care it doesn't yet have.
Grand County's older-adult needs assessment hit its response target — with affordable housing and dementia care topping residents' concerns — as the Council on Aging advanced senior-housing planning on eight acres near the Grand Center.
The Housing Task Force is asking for $10,000 to help with community events and legal costs for deed restriction programs.
The city is working to manage housing growth and affordability through the Housing Task Force. This affects residents by shaping what kind of housing gets built and where.
The Housing Task Force is working on deed restrictions and tracking housing development to help address Moab's affordability crisis.
With 20% of the population over 55, the city needs to plan for more senior housing and services to keep people in the community as they age.
With a rapidly aging population, Moab needs more senior-specific housing and care facilities to ensure long-term residents can stay in town.
The council is using fee waivers to encourage developers to build affordable units, though there is ongoing debate about the policy's structure.
The city is considering waiving impact fees for new housing projects to encourage more affordable units, but the decision is on hold.
The city is working to increase affordable housing options through a new project on Cane Creek Boulevard that includes rent-restricted units for low-income residents.
The city is working on a policy to help developers build affordable housing by potentially waiving impact fees or offering loans. The council wants to make sure the language is fair and protects city funds.
The council is debating whether to waive impact fees for a large affordable housing project. They want to make sure they have a clear policy on how to support these projects.
A new 144-unit affordable housing project is moving forward on Mill Creek Drive. It's a big win for the community as it provides long-term housing options for local workers.
Coming soon: Affordable employee housing The Times-Independent
Moab housing crisis demands solutions as workers struggle to find places to live KSL News
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