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A new study from Headwaters Economics shows that housing on public lands would have only a minimal impact on the West’s housing crisis, with most potential development being focused in a small number of states. Economist Megan Lawson also says that wildfire danger would be a huge risk to these potential homes.
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Economic and environmental challenges could complicate the Trump administration’s proposal to create housing on public lands. A new analysis supports the idea, but says it is unlikely to solve the affordable housing crisis by itself.
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The town and county’s housing programs dodged legal challenges for now, though some critics suggest future legal threats could be looming.
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At least six bills aimed to make building easier by removing barriers or providing funds. Five died without discussion.
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Senators are frustrated with a late-stage amendment.
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The Wyoming Legislature dropped all but one affordable housing measure this session. There was a grueling fight over the purpose and scope of the last bill as it advanced through the House.
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State lawmakers filed six bills this year aiming to chip away at the state's affordable housing crisis. Five of those bills died without any discussion.
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Like much of the country, Wyoming is in the midst of a housing crisis. The state needs both more homes and more variety.
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Affordable housing is scarce in Wyoming. A new report urges lawmakers to make building homes easier.
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Affordable housing is a top concern and was the topic of discussion during the Western Governors’ Association winter meeting in Las Vegas recently. They discussed a number of options.