Mortgage rates in Utah recently increased from 3.76% in February to 5.87% in June, one of the most drastic increases on record in such a short timeframe. According to the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute consumers typically see prices moderate or even stall with such rapidly rising rates. However, Utah’s housing prices […]
Read moreWith the current rising cost of homes in the state, along with a substantial lack of inventory, Layton City and the Have a Heart Home Foundation have partnered once again to provide affordable housing options to the community. The goal is to construct affordable homes discounted substantially for low-to-moderate-income families with special needs. The City, […]
Read moreIn conformance with the requirements of the community development block grant (CDBG) program, Layton city invites all interested parties to comment on city housing and community development needs of low income persons and the development of the annual action plan for the use of CDBG funds for the 2022-2023 grant period during a public hearing […]
Read moreLayton City is inviting local citizens to comment at its upcoming Active Transportation Open House, slated for Wednesday, March 9 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Open House event will be held at the Layton City Center, in the City Council Chambers Room, 437 North Wasatch Drive. The planned format for the night will […]
Read moreRecently, U.S. News and World Report issued its economic rankings, measuring each state’s economic stability and potential. Utah secured the top spot overall with a population of about 3,206,000 people and a GDP of $193 Billion. The U.S. experienced around 11 years of economic expansion before the coronavirus hit. National unemployment dropped to a record […]
Read moreLayton City currently has funds available to help prevent and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant monies are administered by the City’s Community & Economic Development department, thanks to federal Community Development Blog Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are offered to small businesses through Layton […]
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