The Salt Lake City Planning Division reported in a document published October 1 that the city saw an 18% decrease in applications during August 2026 compared to August 2025. A total of 82 applications were received during the month, all of which were initiated by private applicants.
Among the featured developments is a design review and zoning incentive request for a 187-unit permanent supportive housing project located at 999 S Main St. This project is the first phase of a two-phase development to be operated jointly by The Road Home and First Step House. The units are intended to be 100% affordable to households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. Planned amenities for the site include a clinic, therapy and case management offices, life skill classrooms, and various community rooms. The request includes modifications to the maximum facade length requirements and street-facing glazing.
Another new development application submitted this month is for the Trolley Place Apartments and Condominiums. Located in the Central City Historic District between 700 East and 600 East and 600 South and 650 South, the project will feature multiple buildings ranging from two to five stories. The development is expected to include apartments, condominiums, retail, and amenities. The proposal includes the relocation of two structures and the preservation of a multifamily home, a home on the northeast portion of the block, and a pedestrian bridge over 600 South that connects to Trolley Square.
The Planning Division's workload for August included 51 online open houses that received a total of 1,341 visits. Additionally, the division handled 353 phone calls, 208 email inquiries, and 93 walk-in inquiries. Regarding new construction, building permits were issued for 232 new dwellings this month, bringing the 2026 total to 3,004 reviews. In terms of proposed new dwelling units within Planned Development, Design Review, or Zoning Incentive applications, 208 units were proposed, 187 of which are intended to be income-restricted affordable units.
Historical data from the division shows that August 2021 recorded the highest number of applications for that month with 113, while August 2014 saw the lowest with 67. The 82 applications received in August 2026 were 8% lower than the monthly average for August, which is 89 applications based on data from 2014 through 2026.
