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Utah Housing Matters Conference

2026 Utah Housing Matters Conference
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact!
Aug 31 – Sept 2, 2026 | Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah

Join the Utah Housing Coalition for our landmark 30th Annual Utah Housing Matters Conference at the beautiful Zermatt Resort in Midway. This milestone gathering will bring together affordable housing professionals, government leaders, advocates, developers, service providers, and community changemakers from across the state for three days of meaningful connection and forward-thinking solutions.

📅 August 31 – September 2, 2026
📍 Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah

Experience impactful sessions, collaborative workshops, expert panels, inspiring keynotes, and innovative discussions focused on strengthening housing stability and expanding opportunity for all Utahns. Come ready to network, learn, and lead as we work together to build stronger, more equitable communities where every Utahn has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

Sponsorship opportunities are open, and we invite you to help us celebrate this special 30-year anniversary. Sponsorships range from $750 nonprofit packages to $30,000 Presenting Sponsor, offering a wide range of visibility, engagement, and impact opportunities. All sponsorship commitments are due by August 21.

The complete schedule, including guest speakers and presenter details, will be released during the second week of August. Please note that workshop dates and times are subject to change as we finalize the schedule.

We look forward to welcoming you for this milestone event—see you in Midway!

Plenary Sessions Keynote Speakers

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Emily Cadik

Chief Executive Officer

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC)

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Steve Turner

Founder and CEO

Bring Back The Trades

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Dontae Scott

President

Housing Assistance Corporation (Las Vegas Nevada)

Plenary Session: Monday Panel

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Steve Waldrip

Senior Advisor for Housing

Governor's Office of Economic Development

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Luz Escamilla

Utah State Senator

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Calvin R. Musselman

Utah State Senator

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Ray Ward M.D., PhD.

Utah State Representative

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Calvin Roberts

Utah State Representative

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Jill Koford

Utah State Representative

Plenary Session: Wednesday Panel

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Lauren Hornett

Director of Programs

Enterprise Community Partners

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Michelle Diller

Associate Director of Policy
Enterprise Community Partner

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Alex Stoddard

Senior Associate

Architecture Belgique

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Ivan Carroll

Director of Development

Giv and Perpetual Housing Fund

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Offsite Tour

Mountainlands in Action: An Afforda-Sponsored Housing Tour & Service Project | August 31

This exclusive workshop track is available only to registered Utah Housing Matters Conference attendees. Participants must reserve a seat on the bus in advance, as space is limited. The bus departs promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31. Join Mountainlands Community Housing Trust and sponsor Afforda for a hands-on tour of innovative affordable housing communities, enjoy lunch in Park City, learn how the community land trust model creates lasting affordable homeownership opportunities, and conclude the day with a gardening service project at Parkview Place.

Thank You 2026 Conference Sponsors

Foundation Sponsors

AFFORDA

Ally Bank

American Express National Bank

Building Salt Lake

JPMorgan Chase Bank

Sustain Energy Finance

Cornerstone Sponsors

Rocky Mountain CRC

Salt Lake County Regional Planning

Utah Housing Corporation

Pillar Sponsors

Chelsea Investment Corporation

Dominium Inc

Enterprise Community Partners

Goldman Sachs

KeyBank

Morgan Stanley Bank

Northwest Real Estate Capital

National Equity Fund Inc.

The Richman Group

Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Western Regional Housing

Community Sponsors

America First Credit Union

Bonneville Builders

Bringhurst and Baer Architects

Eide Bailly

Gardner Group

Salt Lake City Corporation, Housing Stability Division

Lincoln Avenue Communities

New West Community Capital

Restore Utah

Sugar Creek Capital

Utah League of Cities and Towns

Winthrop & Weinstine

Zions Bank

Cornerstone Sponsors

Butler Human Services Furniture

Churchill Statewide Group

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

Fidelity National Title

Foliot Furniture

Harold Woodruff, Architect/Planner

Horizon Development Enterprises

Merrick Bank

Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments

 

Nonprofit Sponsors

Corporation for Supportive Housing

First Step House

My Credit Plan

NeighborWorks Mountain Country Home Solutions

Quail Crossing at Deserts Edge (Taylor Built Homes)

NeighborWorks Salt Lake

Housing Authority of Salt Lake City

The Nonprofit Homebuilder

The Road Home

Utah Rental Housing Association

Utah Legal Services

Game On! Late Night Lounge 

Snacks, Networking, and Game Night Sponsored by Afforda

Join us after the Tuesday, September 1 reception for games, sweet treats, and great conversation from 8:00–10:00 p.m. in the Conference Center—wear your comfy clothes, bring a guest or significant other, and unwind with a variety of card and board games in a fun, relaxed setting!

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Have Questions?

Call 801-364-0077 or email znewmann@utahhousing.org

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Book Your Hotel Room

We are excited to host this year’s Housing Matters Conference at the beautiful Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah. Nestled in the majestic Wasatch Mountains, Zermatt offers a peaceful, year-round retreat conveniently located between Park City and Sundance. Attendees will enjoy the resort’s charming alpine atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and a wide range of amenities. Hotel reservations are due August 7.


Phone: (866) 937-6288

Logo Utah Housing Coalition

230 S 500 W #216

Salt Lake City , Utah 84101

Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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