Friday September 11, 2026

Implementation Deadline Reminder - Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs)

A 2026 Legislative Session implementation deadline is coming up on October 1. SB 284 requires MIHP municipalities to adopt an ordinance allowing a detached ADU on any single-family zoned lot greater than 11,000 sq. feet. DADUs may still be subject to setbacks and other regulations that would apply to a single-family home. If you are not an MIHP city, SB 284 has other requirements for all municipalities that went into effect earlier this year. Municipalities must post land use laws and fees online if you have an actively maintained website, and you must create checklists for each land use application and make them available online. View the DADU one-pager created by ULCT, or watch the full ULCT DADU 101 webinar for more information.

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WFRC Funding Programs Deadline - Letters of Intent Due September 30th

Letters of intent for the WFRC FY27 Funding Programs are due by September 30th. This year approximately $50 million in funding and technical assistance is available in the Surface Transportation Program, Transportation and Land Use Connection, Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality, Transportation Alternatives Program, Wasatch Front Economic Development District, Community Development Block Grant, Carbon Reduction Program, Station Area Planning, and Community Impact Board programs. To submit a letter of intent, please fill out this Google Form.

Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG) - Due October 30

Eligible rural communities are encouraged to apply for the Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG). Notably, this grant can help fund infrastructure, industrial building development, and capital facilities improvements to support business development. For eligibility criteria and additional information, visit GOEO's RCOG webpage.

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food UGIP Small Livestock Producers Grant - Open Now, Closes December 31st

The Utah Grazing Improvement Program (UGIP) is open to small livestock producers (50 animal units or less) for projects that will improve grazing management on federal, state, or private land. A total of $100,000 is available with an award maximum of up to $10,000. To apply, contact your regional GIP coordinator.

2026 Get Healthy Utah Annual Event - September 16th 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join Get Healthy Utah and partners as they focus on healthy food access and how sectors such as planning, agriculture, local government, healthcare, and education can work together to improve community health. See the full program agenda here and register on Get Healthy Utah’s website. Use partner code GHU26Join to get $5 off your registration.

Utah Retirement Systems - Understanding and Choosing URS Savings Plans and Investment Options - September 23rd 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join URS in an online webinar on September 23 from 11 a.m. to noon to see which savings plans and investment options may be right for you. This is a great training opportunity for those in HR roles, or public employees looking to explore personal investment options. Register using this link to join the training event.

2026 Regional Solutions Event: Finding Middle Housing - September 30th 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join Salt Lake County at the 2026 Regional Solutions Conference as local leaders, planners, engineers, and community professionals come together to explore this year’s theme: Finding Middle Housing. Learn how duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and multiplexes can create more housing choices while building vibrant, walkable communities. Register here.

CIPM Fellowship Available!

Ready to level up your privacy credentials? The Utah Office of Data Privacy is launching the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) Professional Development Fellowship for a select cohort of state data governance professionals.

If selected, ODP will fully reimburse your CIPM exam fee upon passing, and will pay your annual IAPP membership fee for as long as you remain in state government.

• 100% Reimbursed: Selected participants must pay for the exam upfront, pass it, and ODP will reimburse 100% of the exam cost upon presentation of your passing certificate.

• Ongoing Membership: ODP will cover your annual IAPP dues for as long as you serve in Utah state government.

Space is limited. Click Here to Apply for the CIPM Fellowship.

Sincerely,

Madison Aviles

Local Administrative Advisor