Community Development | Layton City Economic Development

How Layton City Helps Provide new Affordable Homes

Community Development | Affordable Homes, Community Development Block Grant, Have a Heart, housing program, Layton City, new home construction, Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors, Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association

With the current high cost of homes in the state, along with high interest mortgage rates, Layton City and its construction partners are once again seeking to provide affordable housing options to the community. Their goal is to construct affordable homes discounted substantially for low-to-moderate-income households. Layton City is looking to purchase property utilizing Community […]

Utah Announces $20K First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

Community Development | bill SB240, down payment, first-time homebuyer assistance program, Utah Housing Corporation

Utah’s new $20,000 first-time homebuyer assistance program will become available July 1, 2023 to qualifying residents. The funding is a result of bill SB240, created by the Legislature earlier this year and sponsored by Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. The program is for new construction and will provide a loan that could be used for […]

Layton City’s Down Payment Grant Offered to Homebuyers

Community Development, Economic News | $10, At Home in Layton program, CDBG, down payment assistance, down payment grant, HUD

Layton City provides a generous home down payment grant to qualified homebuyers. The City’s At Home in Layton program provides a $10,000 grant to help with either the required loan down payment, closing costs, or principal reduction. The City directs federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]

Planned Utah Trail Network to Connect Communities

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Economic Development, Major Projects, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, paved trails, trail network, transportation challenges, Utah Trail Network

The Utah State Legislature and Governor Spencer J. Cox recently unveiled an advanced plan to provide critical connections and additional transportation options to Utahans. Utah leaders intend to invest in a network of paved trails that link residents of all ages and abilities to their destinations and communities throughout the state. Dubbed the Utah Trail […]

Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair Set for January 12

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | job-seekers, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah job fair, Virtual Job Fair

Meet with employers that are hiring now! Employers are from around the state and a wide variety of industries. Join the job fair from the comfort of your own home! January 12, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm MST TO REGISTER: Go to jobs.utah.gov Click ‘Sign in’ on the upper right hand corner and select […]

Layton City Details CDBG Accomplishments for 2022

Community Development, Economic News | Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, Home Rehab, Home Repair, Lantern House, Layton City CDBG, Open Doors, Safe Harbor, teen resource center

Layton City’s department of Community and Economic Development is pleased to highlight some of the recent accomplishments from its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The CDBG program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities […]