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Homelessness in Utah local government

What Utah city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

134 Utah meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Park City, UT · Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Public Art Advisory Board

Park City Public Art Board to discuss trail artwork RFP and budget

The Public Art Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive city and arts council updates, and discuss project updates. Key items include a new trail artwork RFP, the FY27 budget, and the status of the Percent-for-Art policy. The board will also hear about QR codes for artwork signage, bus…

North Utah Valley Animal Services Special Service District, UT · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · North Utah Valley Animal Services Administrative Control Board

North Utah Valley Animal Services Board to review financial and shelter reports

The North Utah Valley Animal Services Administrative Control Board will meet to conduct routine business. The board will review financial and shelter progress reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

Saratoga Springs, UT · Thu Jul 16, 2026 · City of Saratoga Springs Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider citywide zoning code amendment

The Saratoga Springs Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a citywide amendment to Title 19 Land Development Code (Chapter 19.04) and a major site plan amendment for a 12'x12' telecommunication shelter at 1364 North Commerce Drive. The Commission will also discuss the Bonneville Drive Extension preliminary…

Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, UT · Thu Jul 9, 2026 · Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board

Board to consider employee wage adjustment due to URS Tier 2 change

The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board will meet to consider approving minutes, a new foster application, and a foster home check form. They will discuss an employee wage adjustment tied to the URS Tier 2 retirement system and vote on Resolution 2026-03 amending foster placement policies…

Centerville, UT · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · City Council

Housing and I-15 updates on Centerville Council work session

The Centerville City Council will hold a work session on June 16, 2026, to hear presentations on Davis County housing and homelessness initiatives and on the I-15 project. The I-15 update will cover the interchange, landscape treatments, the 620 N/Frontage intersection, 6-F park property, and a 12-foot Greenway trail…

Salt Lake City, UT · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Council to consider interim budget and property tax increase for FY 2026-27

The Council will decide on the interim budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which includes a property tax increase, and adopt related ordinances for the tax levy, fee schedule, and employee compensation. Public hearings will be held on four grant applications: Safe Streets for All intersection improvements, an…

Centerville, UT · Tue Jun 16, 2026 · City Council

Council to hear I-15 interchange update and housing presentation

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two presentations: an update on Davis County housing and homelessness developments, and an I-15 project update covering the interchange, landscaping, intersections, and a park property. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information…

Ivins, UT · Thu May 21, 2026 · City Council

Ivins City Council to hold public hearing on 2026 and 2027 budgets

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the budgets for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027. Members will also consider a conditional use permit for a wireless facility and potential fee increases for animal shelter boarding.

Ivins, UT · Thu May 21, 2026 · City Council

Public hearing and action on FY2026/2027 budgets

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on both the completing FY2026 budget and the proposed FY2027 budget, followed by discussion and potential action. The council will also consider a Class V conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications rooftop facility at 1100 Tuacahn Drive…

Sandy, UT · Wed May 20, 2026 · CDBG Committee

Committee to tour MVP Shelter for CDBG evaluation

The CDBG Committee will conduct a field trip to the MVP Shelter at 8955 Harrison St. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

Utah League of Cities and Towns, UT · Mon May 18, 2026 · ULCT Board of Directors

ULCT Board to consider FY 2027 tentative budget

The Utah League of Cities and Towns Board of Directors will meet to review and adopt the FY 2027 tentative budget. The board will also discuss personnel changes, holiday policy updates, and homelessness task force membership.

Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, UT · Mon May 18, 2026 · Housing Authority Board

Housing Authority to vote on budget amendments and vouchers for unhoused project

The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City Board will meet to discuss budget amendments and the assignment of vouchers for the First Step House Project for the Unhoused. The board will also review audited financial statements and an employment agreement for the Executive Director.

South Utah Valley Animal Service District, UT · Tue May 12, 2026 · SUVAS Administrative Control Board

Board to vote on FY2027 budget and shelter policies at May 12 meeting

The South Utah Valley Animal Service District Administrative Control Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed FY2027 budget, a community cat/TNVR shelter policy, and an SB201 compliance shelter policy. The board will also review a fraud risk assessment and hear a shelter…

Ivins, UT · Thu May 7, 2026 · City Council

Ivins Council to hold public hearing on Resort Commercial Zone code amendments

The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Resort Commercial Zone regulations. The council will also discuss annual budgeted support for Switchpoint to address homelessness, tentatively adopt budgets for FY2026 and FY2027 with a public hearing date, and consider a policy…

Salt Lake City, UT · Tue May 5, 2026 · Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission to receive Homeless Policy and Outreach updates

The Human Rights Commission will meet to receive a report from the Director of Homeless Policy and Outreach. Commissioners will also share priority updates and discuss global human rights events to inform recommendations for the Mayor and City Council.

Salt Lake City, UT · Tue May 5, 2026 · Revised LBA, CRA and Council Formal Meeting

Mayor proposes property tax increase in FY 2026-27 budget

The Council will hear Mayor Mendenhall present the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which includes a property tax increase. Public hearings will be held on several items, including a camping ordinance update, zoning map amendments for affordable housing, and a street vacation. The Council will also consider tentative…

Weber County, UT · Mon May 4, 2026 · Weber Area Council of Governments

Council to consider amendment for Skyline Drive Rail Crossing project

The Weber Area Council of Governments will meet to discuss an amendment request from Pleasant View City regarding a rail crossing corridor preservation project. The body will also receive updates on homeless services, transfer stations, and grant awards.

Orem, UT · Thu Apr 23, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider releasing CDBG funds for domestic violence shelter

The Orem City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for The Refuge Non-Congregate Shelter. The proposed shelter at 866 North 400 West would provide 120 beds for domestic violence victims along with transitional apartments and childcare. The…

Sandy, UT · Tue Apr 21, 2026 · City Council

Council to authorize amended MOU with Shelter the Homeless

The council will vote on an amended memorandum of understanding with Shelter the Homeless and partners. They will also consider a resolution to study a new Police Department Public Safety Headquarters. A public hearing will be held on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds. The consent…

Ivins, UT · Thu Apr 16, 2026 · City Council

Ivins City Council to consider zoning changes and budget plans

The City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning text amendments regarding flag lots. The body will also discuss budget presentations, a 5-year budget plan, and funding for homelessness and community events.

Ivins, UT · Thu Apr 16, 2026 · City Council

Council to consider flag lot zoning amendment, budget, and fire station remodel

The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment clarifying flag lot development standards. The council will also discuss providing municipal funds to Switchpoint for homelessness, a policy change on paid parental leave, a fire station remodel engineering expenditure, and a small map…

Ivins, UT · Thu Apr 16, 2026 · City Council Meeting

City Council to vote on flag lot zoning text amendment

The Ivins City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 2026-10) clarifying flag lot development standards. They will also discuss funding for homelessness services through Switchpoint, a potential paid parental leave policy, and a restated interlocal agreement for…

Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, UT · Thu Apr 9, 2026 · Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board

Board to review FY2025 Annual District Activities Report

The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board will meet to review the FY2025 annual activities report and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also examine financial statements and animal control and shelter statistics from March 2026.

Leeds, UT · Wed Apr 8, 2026 · Leeds Town Council

Leeds Town Council to discuss subdivision amendments and parcel zoning

The Leeds Town Council will meet to consider amendments to subdivision regulations and the zoning of Parcel L-92-A. The body will also discuss homelessness funding in Washington County and a fiber franchise agreement.

Sunset, UT · Tue Apr 7, 2026 · City Council

Council to discuss supportive housing with Davis County coordinator

The Sunset City Council will hold a regular session including a discussion on permanent/transitional supportive housing developments with Ryan Parker, Housing and Homelessness Coordinator for Davis County. Other items include a pavement condition index planning discussion and consideration of two resolutions: an…

North Utah Valley Animal Services Special Service District, UT · Thu Mar 26, 2026 · North Utah Valley Animal Services Administrative Control Board

North Utah Valley Animal Services board meets March 26 to review finances and shelter progress

The North Utah Valley Animal Services Administrative Control Board will convene a public meeting on March 26, 2026, at the Pleasant Grove Police Department to review routine items including minutes approval, financial reports, shelter updates, and legal counsel discussion. No public hearings or major decisions are…

Utah League of Cities and Towns, UT · Mon Mar 23, 2026 · ULCT Board of Directors

ULCT Board reviews 2026 legislative session, weighs homelessness and housing issues

The ULCT Board of Directors will discuss the 2026 legislative session's impact on cities, including affordability, housing, and homelessness, and consider next steps for advocacy and engagement. The board will also nominate Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd to the Private Activity Bond Review Board and hear a report on…

Ivins, UT · Thu Mar 19, 2026 · City Council

City Council to tour animal shelter remodel

The Ivins City Council will hold a work meeting to discuss the progress of the remodel at the Ivins Animal Shelter. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall and streamed online.

Ivins, UT · Thu Mar 19, 2026 · City Council Work Meeting

Ivins City Council discusses Ivins Animal Shelter remodel progress

The City Council will conduct a field trip to the Ivins Animal Shelter. The discussion will focus on the progress of the shelter's remodel based on a March 2026 estimate at 60% completion.

Tooele, UT · Wed Mar 18, 2026 · City Council

Council to consider temporary land use regulation on water rights exactions

The Tooele City Council will hold a business meeting on March 18, 2026, to consider a temporary land use regulation regarding water rights exactions, fee schedule changes for the animal shelter and police records, and amended fees for impounded animals. The council will also review invoices, purchase orders, and…

South Utah Valley Animal Service District, UT · Tue Mar 10, 2026 · SUVAS Administrative Control Board

Board to consider adopting community cat/TNVR shelter policy

The SUVAS Administrative Control Board will review and potentially adopt a Community Cat/TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) Shelter Policy. The meeting also includes a work session presentation of the draft FY2027 budget and a public hearing date will be set. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

Salt Lake City, UT · Tue Mar 3, 2026 · Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission to receive New American Program updates

The Human Rights Commission will discuss updates regarding refugees and new Americans. Commissioners will also provide status reports on initiatives involving education, indigenous partnerships, and homelessness.

Park City, UT · Tue Feb 24, 2026 · Public Art Advisory Board

Board to consider approving Elk Herd Sculpture resite plan

The Public Art Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve the resiting of the Elk Herd Sculpture. Other items include approving minutes from December 2025 and receiving updates on pool fencing artwork installation, Bus Shelter Phase II RFP, and a Creekside Shade Structure ribbon…

Salt Lake County, UT · Wed Feb 18, 2026 · HCD Loan and Grant Committee

HCD Loan and Grant Committee reviews 8 applications for housing and community development funding

The Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee (HCD Loan and Grant Committee) will meet to review eight applications for loans or grants. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and discussing next meeting details. No dollar amounts or funding decisions are listed in…

San Juan County, UT · Tue Feb 17, 2026 · Commission

Commission to discuss homeless council services and internal policies

The San Juan County Commission will hold a work session to discuss two agenda items: policies, procedures, and rules governing the Commission, led by County Attorney Mitchell Maughan; and San Juan County Local Homeless Council Services, led by Executive Assistant Rosa Vargas. The meeting is open to the public via…

Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, UT · Thu Feb 12, 2026 · Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board

Board to vote on new payment system and two staff job descriptions

The Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District Board will consider approving a new payment processing system (ShelterLuv) and two new staff job descriptions — Rescue Coordinator and Record Clerk/Supervisor. A final update on the horse gather operation is also scheduled. Financial reports and animal…

Heber City, UT · Thu Feb 5, 2026 · Animal Control Board

Heber City Animal Control Board reviews shelter expansion timeline and fee code updates

The Heber City Animal Control Board meets on February 5, 2026, at the Heber City Police Department to discuss a facility expansion timeline, progress on a standardized fee schedule, and a proposed MOU with Paws for Life Utah on injured animal protocol. The board will also consider the consent agenda including October…

Heber, UT · Thu Feb 5, 2026 · Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Trees

Animal Services Board to discuss budget, fee schedule, facility expansion, and feral cat intakes

The Heber Valley Animal Services Board will consider its consent agenda, including minutes from October 2025, a 2026 budget update, and proposed meeting dates. Updates from Chief Sever/Justin Hatch cover staffing, shelter operations, a standardized fee schedule, owner surrender SOP changes, after-hour intakes, and…

Weber County, UT · Mon Feb 2, 2026 · Weber Area Council of Governments

Weber Area Council of Governments to discuss storm water and transfer station

The Weber Area Council of Governments will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on regional services and community presentations. The body will discuss storm water and the transfer station, though no formal actions are scheduled for these items.

Weber County, UT · Mon Feb 2, 2026 · WACOG Housing Subcommittee

WACOG Housing Subcommittee to discuss housing progress and goals

The Weber Area Council of Governments Housing Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on housing and the Local Homeless Council. The body will also hold discussions regarding housing progress in Weber County and the subcommittee's vision and goals.