What's Coming to Hurricane Utah? 2025 Development Update for Home Buyers and Investors
Gerardo Lopez
July 31, 2025

Hurricane, Utah 2025 Development Outlook: What Homebuyers and Real Estate Investors Need to Know

Hurricane, Utah is heating up with new developments, rezoning proposals, and high-profile projects reshaping its future. If you’re thinking about buying a home, investing in land, or managing a short-term rental in the area, here's your July 2025 update on what's being built, what's proposed, and how the regulatory landscape is shifting.

This isn’t just a sleepy town anymore—Hurricane is transforming into a southern Utah hub for outdoor living, hospitality, logistics, and luxury. As new projects break ground and policy shifts favor long-term housing, local real estate is becoming a magnet for strategic investors, lifestyle buyers, and developers seeking growth corridors.

Major Projects Underway in Hurricane

  • SkyRim Project: A transformative 38-acre master-planned development located at 600 N & 3700 W, SkyRim includes over 400 multifamily units and six commercial pads. The development is expected to shape the northwest edge of town and bring much-needed density and mixed-use space to the area. Site work is underway as of mid-2025. Source

  • Zion Shores & Southern Shores Surf Community: More than just a wave pool, this master-planned luxury surf community near Sand Hollow is setting up Hurricane to be Utah’s surf capital. Featuring a continuous artificial wave and 56 custom home sites (22 of them directly adjacent to the wave park), this project blends high-end residential with resort-style recreation. The park aims for a 2027 debut. Source

  • Moccasin Flats Residences: Located near the Copper Rock Golf Course, these minimalist, modern luxury homes sit on spacious 14-acre parcels—an extremely rare offering in southern Utah. The first phase is expected to be completed by late 2026. Source

  • Bucks Ace Hardware: This isn't just a hardware store—it's the new retail hub for central Hurricane. Slated to open in November 2024 at 489 W State Street, the site also includes three additional restaurant pad sites. Strategic visibility along State Street makes this an anchor for future east-side commercial growth. Source

  • Civic Center Project: With city offices spread across outdated buildings, Hurricane is centralizing its administrative and public safety operations with a new police station and government complex. After a zoning change was approved in July 2025, the city is now in the planning and budgeting stage for vertical construction. Source

  • Sands Cove Community: This family-focused residential project from Rose Bradley Homes introduces single-family housing at a key infill location near 920 W 100 N. With pricing geared toward full-time residents, this neighborhood supports the city's move away from vacation-rental saturation. Source

  • The Dunes at Sand Hollow: A 265-acre expansion that includes townhomes, apartments, retail pads, and trails connecting to Sand Hollow Resort. Approved and designed to support both tourism and local residents, this project aligns with broader General Plan goals for the area. Source

  • Frito-Lay Distribution Center: A behind-the-scenes logistics win, this 2024 facility adds to Hurricane’s industrial corridor along Hwy 9. It supports regional distribution while contributing to local employment and infrastructure use. Source

What’s Proposed or in Review?

  • Zions Gateway Phase 3: Located at 2170 W 100 N, this expansion continues the Zions Gateway plan with proposed lodging, commercial, and hospitality components. In planning commission review, this project will extend the high-traffic corridor that serves Sand Hollow-bound traffic. Source

  • Fast Food & Grocery Rumors: Raising Cane’s, Del Taco, and Beans & Brew have all been mentioned in city planning circles and online forums. Restaurant pads near Walmart and Bucks Ace Hardware have been cleared for development, awaiting tenant confirmation. Source

Short-Term Rental (STR) Law Changes

The City of Hurricane has tightened control over short-term rentals in response to community concerns about housing availability and neighborhood saturation.

Key provisions:

  • License Caps: Whole-home STRs are not permitted in most residential zones.

  • License Separation: 3-lot minimum spacing required between licensed STRs.

  • Transfer Ban: Licenses cannot be sold or transferred—reset on sale.

  • Overlay Zones: Only areas with specific STR overlays (or mixed-use zoning) allow new STR licenses.

Relevant ordinances passed between 2023 and 2025 (Ordinance 2023-15, 2024-13, 2025-10) reflect the city’s intent to protect housing stock for residents. Reference PDF

Investor Takeaways for 2025

  • Land Banking: Watch the corridors surrounding SkyRim, the Civic Center project, and the Dunes. Large parcels with utility access may see rising interest as zoning shifts.

  • STR Strategy Shift: Look to commercially zoned areas or master-planned communities with embedded STR rights. These may become rare, high-demand niches.

  • Retail Placement: The State Street corridor is becoming a major commercial node. Proximity to Ace, Walmart, and future restaurants will drive demand for both residential and flex-commercial uses.

  • Follow the Infrastructure: Projects like the 700 West Improvements and Hwy 9 enhancements are unlocking new development frontiers. Don't overlook parcels that are quiet today but sit near these corridors.

Final Word

Whether you're buying to live, build, or invest, Hurricane's 2025 growth wave is defining the next decade of real estate in Southern Utah. Development isn’t speculative—it’s visible and under construction. With policy, infrastructure, and market forces aligning, now is the time to position yourself.