North Salt Lake Development News

Davis County Seeks Support for Permanent Supportive Housing to Combat Homelessness

Ryan Parker, Housing and Homelessness Coordinator for Davis County, presented to the North Salt Lake City Council regarding the county's efforts to address homelessness. He discussed the difference between transitional housing and permanent supportive housing (PSH), emphasizing that PSH includes on-site services like case management and healthcare. Parker highlighted that PSH projects have a high success rate, with a 93% housing retention rate for individuals exiting chronic homelessness into PSH projects in Utah over the last four years. He presented economic benefits, including reduced public costs, job creation, and local spending, and noted that modern architectural designs allow PSH projects to blend into communities. Davis County currently lacks a PSH project, unlike neighboring counties, and is seeking community partners and support to establish one. The county is exploring various housing models, including tiny home cottage clusters and townhome communities, and aims to be proactive in addressing homelessness.