Brigham Young University is proceeding with a major redevelopment of the Wymount Terrace housing complex on the northeast edge of campus. The project involves deconstructing nine aging buildings on the south side of the community and replacing them with 11 new structures containing 240 apartments for married students and student families.
This initiative represents one of the university's largest recent investments in on-campus housing, aimed at addressing the tight student-housing market in Provo.
The reconstruction targets the south section of Wymount Terrace, where many existing buildings date back to 1962. The new development will feature two- and three-bedroom floor plans specifically intended for families.
BYU administration officials stated that the rebuild is intended to protect the value of Wymount Terrace by maintaining an affordable and supportive environment. Steve Hafen, the university's CFO and administration vice president, noted the goal is to keep it a place where student families can thrive. Additionally, Todd Fischio, BYU's director of residence life, described the upgrade as an opportunity to provide more energy-efficient apartments while fostering Christ-centered communities.
Construction was expected to begin in July 2026 with an estimated two-year timeline, suggesting a completion date around 2028. BYU stated that all families living in the nine buildings slated for demolition had already been relocated to comparable housing for the duration of the project.
The redevelopment occurs amid significant housing pressure in Provo, where demand often outpaces supply for student-proximate living. The university enrolls approximately 32,000 students, many of whom seek housing within walking or biking distance of the campus.
The Wymount project is part of a broader trend of near-campus redevelopment. In late 2025, developer Cole West announced plans to acquire and redevelop the former Park Plaza apartments at 910 North 900 East into new student housing.
