# Utah Code § 17-80-402: Affordable home ownership density bonus for multi-family residential units

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_402

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 17-80-402
- **Heading:** Affordable home ownership density bonus for multi-family residential units
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17-80 / § 17-80-402

## Text

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Affordable housing" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-21-401. (b) "Owner-occupier" means the same as that term is defined in Section 10-21-401. (c) "Qualifying affordable home ownership multi-family density bonus" means county approval of a density of at least 20 residential units per acre. (2) If a county approves a qualifying affordable home ownership multi-family density bonus, either through a zoning ordinance or a development agreement, the county may adopt requirements for the qualifying affordable home ownership multi-family density bonus area to ensure: (a) at least 20% more residential units per acre than are otherwise allowed in the area; (b) at least 60% of the total units in the multi-family residential building be deed-restricted to owner-occupancy for at least five years; (c) at least 25% of the total units in the multi-family residential building qualify as affordable housing; (d) at least 25% of the total units in a multi-family residential building to be no larger than 1,600 square feet; or (e) the applicant creates a preferential qualifying buyer program in which a unit in a multi-family residential building is initially offered for sale, for up to 30 days, to a category of preferred qualifying buyers established by the county, in accordance with provisions of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3601. (3) A county may offer additional incentives in a qualifying affordable home ownership multi-family density bonus area for multi-family residential units to promote owner-occupied, affordable housing.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 17-80-101 § 17-80-101. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-102 § 17-80-102. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-201 § 17-80-201. Moderate income housing plan required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-202 § 17-80-202. Moderate income housing report -- Contents -- Prioritization for funds or projects -- Ineligibility for funds after noncompliance -- Civil actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-301 § 17-80-301. Moderate income housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-302 § 17-80-302. Manufactured homes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-303 § 17-80-303. Internal accessory dwelling units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-401 § 17-80-401. Affordable home ownership density bonus for single-family residential units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 17-80-402 § 17-80-402. Affordable home ownership density bonus for multi-family residential units.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T17_S17_80_402.md)

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