Who Counts as Family? The Debate Over SLC's Unrelated Roommate Cap

10/12/2025 19 min
Who Counts as Family? The Debate Over SLC's Unrelated Roommate Cap

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For decades, Salt Lake City has limited households to just three roommates if they aren’t related. Now, city leaders are considering scrapping that rule. City Council Chair Chris Wharton explains the proposed changes. Planning Director Nick Norris joins us to discuss enforcement challenges, affordability concerns, and whether dropping roommate limits could create new problems with overcrowding.

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