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"There has never been a more crucial time to invest in RPAC. Private property rights and housing affordability are vital to a healthy local economy and are constantly under attack. I invest in RPAC so that qualified individuals can lobby on my behalf."

Tammy Houchen, 2024 WCBR President

Any investment at any level – whether $25 or $1000 – makes a difference.

Your participation helps us to continue the fight.
Protect your CLIENTS. Protect your BUSINESS!

The REALTOR® Party is the only advocacy group in America that fights exclusively for homeownership, real estate, investment, strong communities and the free enterprise system. Investing in RPAC allows us to determine the quality of our future in our industry.

We’re not focused on the right, left or even the middle of the aisle.

RPAC 101

70 cents of every dollar raised stays right here in Utah (to combat local & state issues), while 30 cents is sent to the National Association of REALTORS® to look after your interests on a federal level. But whether in Utah or nationwide, every penny is used to:

  1. Elect candidates of any party who understand our issues and champion for the rights of property and business owners.
  2. Fight legislation that would be harmful to our clients and businesses.
Making sure achieving the American Dream is possible in Utah is imperative to Utah REALTORS® and we look forward to continuing to fight for homeownership at the state and local level.

2026 Utah Legislative Session Summary

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Strengthening Utah's Housing Framework

  • H.B. 68 Housing & Community Development Amendments
    [Rep. Calvin Roberts/Sen. Lincoln Fillmore]: PASSED
    This bill creates the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The reorganization consolidates housing resources, assets, and expertise in a single office, focusing all the state’s efforts on addressing the housing crisis in Utah without growing government.
  • H.B. 306 Reinvestment Fee Amendments
    [Rep. Ariel Defay/Sen. Kirk Cullimore]: PASSED
    This bill caps reinvestment fees outside of large
    master-planned communities, directs HOAs to use reinvestment fees for capital-intensive infrastructure maintenance, and requires that an HOA deposit 50% of a reinvestment fee into reserve funds.
  • S.B. 122 HOA Amendments
    [Sen. Wayne Harper/Rep. Cory Maloy]: PASSED
    This bill directs the HOA Ombudsman office to make advisory opinions public for the purpose of education, renames the association transfer fee to administrative setup fee, and requires the collector of that fee to give the HOA an annual accounting of each administrative setup fee collected in a calendar year. It also requires a manager to provide a budget for the HOA annually.
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Housing Supply & Infrastructure

  • H.B. 492 Transportation, Infrastructure, and Housing Amendments
    [Rep. Calvin Roberts/Sen. Kirk Cullimore]: PASSED
    This bill creates the State Housing Infrastructure Partnership Fund and Board which will make loans to cities, counties, and agencies to help complete approved affordable housing projects across the state. It also creates a process for the state to sell surplus land for the development of owner-occupied affordable housing. Both programs are designed to facilitate more affordable homeownership opportunities for Utahns across the state.
  • S.B. 284 Local Land and Water Modifications
    [Sen. Lincoln Fillmore/Rep. Jill Koford]: PASSED
    This bill establishes a process for cities and counties to allow the construction of detached accessory dwelling units. The detached ADUs would be built on residential lots 11,000 square feet or larger, with enough space to accommodate fire and health codes and onsite parking and with the input of cities and counties. Accessory Dwelling Units remain a cost-effective and efficient way to increase our housing supply and help homebuyers qualify for financing.
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Real Estate Practice & Regulation

  • H.B. 29 Unfair and Deceptive Pricing Amendments
    [Rep. Tyler Clancy/Sen. Evan Vickers]: DEFEATED
    This bill requires disclosure of the total price in advertisements, to eliminate junk fees. The Consumer Protection Division is tasked with enforcement and issuing penalties and fines of up to $5,000 a day. Written broadly, this bill could impact the advertisement of property or real estate services, making REALTORS® exposed to penalties.  
  • H.B. 377 Real Estate Amendments
    [Rep. Neil Walter/Sen. Cal Musselman]: PASSED
    This bill extends the implementation date for the property manager license to January 1, 2027, and directs the Division of Real Estate to create rules for a dual broker license that allows a dual broker to manage property without obtaining a property management license. It also allows certain property managers to operate without being affiliated with a principal broker, specifically if they manage over 750 units or are employed by a housing authority.
  • H.B. 395 Real Estate Transaction Amendments
    [Rep. Jake Sawyer/Sen. Cal Musselman]: DROPPED
    This bill creates a closed real estate communication network and requires real estate professionals to pay for and use the network for all communication related to the real estate transaction to combat wire fraud.
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Property Taxes & Housing Affordability

  • H.B. 161 Property Tax Modifications
    [Rep. Jill Koford]: DROPPED
    This bill increases the percentage of the fair market value of a primary residential property that is exempt from property tax from 45% to 60%.
  • S.B. 97 Property Tax Rate Amendments
    [Sen. Dan McCay]: DEFEATED
    This bill includes a provision that removes residential exemption for rental properties owned by a business entity or person, even if the property serves as a primary residence for the tenant, significantly increasing taxes on rental properties.
  • S.B. 309 Single-Family Home Rental Modifications
    [Sen. John Johnson]: DEFEATED
    This bill requires all owners and property managers to register single-family home rentals with the Division of Real Estate or face a penalty, requires the Division of Real Estate to provide that information to counties to verify an owner’s eligibility for the primary residential exemption, and creates a new excise tax for owners of 25 or more single-family rental homes.

“Once I realized how harmful legislation could impact my client’s interest, I started investing in RPAC. My investment supports candidates who will work to protect the rights of homeowners and promote housing options for all.”

Joe Langston, WCBR Director

To view a list of important issues, visit the
REALTOR® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
website at realtorparty.com.

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