Division of Housing & Community Development

The Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) joined GOED on July 1, 2026. This new division will coordinate statewide housing programs and support housing goals, including the development of starter homes.

Created by H.B. 68 during the 2026 General Legislative Session, the new division is led by Steve Waldrip, who will continue serving as Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy to Gov. Spencer Cox while assuming the additional responsibilities of state housing coordinator.

The HCD comprises 10 major program areas that serve local government, community organizations, and citizens.

The division:

• Helps communities with their infrastructure, bonding ability, and basic community services — fueling healthy communities and a healthy economy.
• Gives critical assistance to communities with some of their toughest community problems, like hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence
• Provides tools and resources for developing affordable housing.
• Directly helps homeowners reduce energy bills and improve their living conditions.
• Administers a wide array of federal grants, making funding available to a number of Utah communities, and offers training and technical assistance to make it possible and easier for communities to receive funding.
• Uses state dollars wisely: for every state dollar we spend, Utahns receive over ten dollars worth of value in return, and many programs will yield even more for years to come. HCD’s Regional Rural Planners help rural communities use resources to the best advantage, multiplying investment.