“The federal government can’t buy a home for every citizen, but we should ensure that unnecessary barriers, like limited land due to federal ownership, aren’t standing in their way,” writes Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
Our constituents elected us to solve problems, and the housing crisis demands our immediate attention.| Oct. 26, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
While many factors contribute to this crisis, there’s an elephant in the room that we can no longer ignore: the vast amounts of land owned by the federal government. In states like Utah, where the federal government owns, available space for housing development is drastically limited. This artificial scarcity drives up prices, making housing less affordable and less available for families who need it..
For those concerned about preserving our nation’s natural treasures, rest assured that lands with special designations such as national monuments, wilderness areas or national recreation areas are off the table. The bill guards against development in remote and scenic areas. In order to meet the bill’s housing density requirement, only lands that are directly adjacent to existing sewer infrastructure could be developed.
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