Utah Code Title 35A. Utah Workforce Services Code § 35A-8-802. Legislative policy and purpose

(1)(a) The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the state that to promote the general welfare of its citizens it is necessary to remedy the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions and the acute shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings for families of medium and low income, in urban and rural areas.

(b) The conditions described in Subsection (1)(a) cause an increase and spread of disease and crime, and constitute a menace to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the state.

(a) to make adequate provision of affordable housing for:

(b) that the provision of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations at rents or prices that persons of medium and low income can afford will materially assist in developing more desirable neighborhoods and alleviating the effects of poverty in this state.

(a) providing low-cost housing for medium and low income persons; and

(b) encouraging cooperation between political subdivisions and the nonprofit sector to make available low-cost housing in all areas of the state.

(a) The private sector, including nonprofit entities, shall be the primary source of developing and providing affordable housing with state and local incentives to encourage housing development.

(b) State money used in the development of housing shall:

(c) When possible based on economic feasibility and effectiveness, state housing programs shall encourage:

(d) State resources may be used in partnership with political subdivisions or the private sector to promote affordable housing.

(e) Within appropriations from the Legislature, the state may provide training and technical assistance to Utah's political subdivision, quasi-governmental, and nonprofit housing providers.