Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Salt Lake County, Utah

Salt Lake County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,615 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,592 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.06 an hour, full time.

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Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $1,615; a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027; 8% more than in Utah
Typical rent: $1,592; a month, Census, Average 2020–2024; 6% more than in Utah
Wage needed: $31.06; an hour, 2 bedrooms; Or $64,600 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households: 49%; spend 30% or more of income on rent; 3% more than in Utah

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

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Renting in Salt Lake County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

Salt Lake County has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 29 counties in Utah (66%).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

Fair market rent

What HUD sets for each size

Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Salt Lake County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.

The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)

According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Salt Lake County was $1,644 a month in September 2026: 0.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent and wage needed To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).

Fair market rent and wage needed. To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size	Fair rent per month	Hourly wage	Income needed per year
Studio	$1,202	$23.12	$48,080
1 bedroom	$1,349	$25.94	$53,960
2 bedrooms	$1,615	$31.06	$64,600
3 bedrooms	$2,143	$41.21	$85,720
4 bedrooms	$2,439	$46.90	$97,560

HUD area: Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 44 ZIP codes in Salt Lake County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,580 in 84006 to $2,240 in 84092. 29 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,615).

Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)

Fair market rent by ZIP code, HUD area and size, Fiscal year 2027. A ZIP code that crosses a HUD area line appears once per area.

84006	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84009	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,580	$1,770	$2,120	$2,810	$3,200
84020	Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$1,450	$1,610	$1,920	$2,560	$2,920
84020	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,450	$1,610	$1,920	$2,560	$2,920
84044	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,270	$1,420	$1,700	$2,260	$2,570
84047	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,240	$1,400	$1,670	$2,220	$2,520
84065	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,380	$1,550	$1,850	$2,450	$2,790
84070	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,250	$1,400	$1,680	$2,230	$2,540
84081	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,440	$1,620	$1,940	$2,570	$2,930
84084	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,300	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,740
84088	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,230	$1,380	$1,650	$2,190	$2,490
84092	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,670	$1,870	$2,240	$2,980	$3,410
84093	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,640	$1,850	$2,210	$2,930	$3,340
84094	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,440	$1,620	$1,940	$2,570	$2,930
84095	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,440	$1,610	$1,930	$2,560	$2,910
84096	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,500	$1,680	$2,010	$2,670	$3,040
84101	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,150	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84102	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,210	$1,350	$1,620	$2,150	$2,450
84103	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,250	$1,400	$1,680	$2,230	$2,540
84104	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84105	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,210	$1,350	$1,620	$2,150	$2,450
84106	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84107	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,150	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84108	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,230	$1,430	$1,710	$2,270	$2,600
84109	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,300	$1,470	$1,770	$2,360	$2,700
84111	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,240	$1,400	$1,670	$2,220	$2,520
84112	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84113	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84114	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,210	$1,350	$1,620	$2,150	$2,450
84115	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84116	Ogden, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84116	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84117	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,300	$1,460	$1,750	$2,340	$2,670
84118	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,380	$1,550	$1,860	$2,480	$2,830
84119	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84120	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,160	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84121	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,380	$1,550	$1,850	$2,450	$2,790
84123	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,140	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84124	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,160	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84128	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,460	$1,640	$1,970	$2,620	$3,000
84129	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,150	$1,320	$1,580	$2,100	$2,400
84138	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,210	$1,350	$1,620	$2,150	$2,450
84150	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,250	$1,400	$1,680	$2,230	$2,540
84180	Salt Lake City, UT	$1,210	$1,350	$1,620	$2,150	$2,450

ZIP code 2 bd3 bd
84006 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84009 · Salt Lake City, UT $2,120$2,810
84020 · Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $1,920$2,560
84020 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,920$2,560
84044 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,700$2,260
84047 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,670$2,220
84065 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,850$2,450
84070 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,680$2,230
84081 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,940$2,570
84084 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,800$2,400
84088 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,650$2,190
84092 · Salt Lake City, UT $2,240$2,980
84093 · Salt Lake City, UT $2,210$2,930
84094 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,940$2,570
84095 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,930$2,560
84096 · Salt Lake City, UT $2,010$2,670
84101 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84102 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,620$2,150
84103 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,680$2,230
84104 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84105 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,620$2,150
84106 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84107 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84108 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,710$2,270
84109 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,770$2,360
84111 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,670$2,220
84112 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84113 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84114 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,620$2,150
84115 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84116 · Ogden, UT $1,580$2,100
84116 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84117 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,750$2,340
84118 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,860$2,480
84119 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84120 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84121 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,850$2,450
84123 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84124 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84128 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,970$2,620
84129 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,580$2,100
84138 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,620$2,150
84150 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,680$2,230
84180 · Salt Lake City, UT $1,620$2,150

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Salt Lake County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Utah, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).

Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.

49%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

144,370 households rent in Salt Lake County

Spend half or more of their income 22%
Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
Spend less than 30% 51%

Compared with the state and the country

Salt Lake 49%
Utah 47%
United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Salt Lake County

with tax credits (LIHTC): 154
HUD-assisted: 41
public housing: 3

15,715 homes in all; 13,939 of them low-income, according to HUD.

600 Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 S State St, Salt Lake City 84111 274 homes, 273 low-income · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 176 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2017 · For families
Towne Gate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84115 288 homes, 268 low-income · 1 bd: 95 · 2 bd: 161 · In service since 2007
Brickgate Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 129 W Fireclay Ave, Murray 84107 268 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 133 · In service since 2013
The Ridge at Jordan Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3818 W Castle Pines Way, West Jordan 84084 264 low-income homes · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2001
Timbergate Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5605 W 11830 S, Herriman 84065 288 homes, 258 low-income · 2 bd: 176 · In service since 2011
Tuscany Cove Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3856 W 3500 S, West Valley City 84120 252 low-income homes · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 126 · In service since 2004
Sunset Ridge Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 5503 W 9000 S, West Jordan 84081 240 low-income homes · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 2004
Veranda Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 299 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84111 239 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 118 · 3 bd: 53 · In service since 2018 · For families
Park Place at City Centre Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 East 731 South, Salt Lake City 84111 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2006
Florentine Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 7497 S Siena Vista Ln, Midvale 84047 214 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 108 · In service since 2010
The Enclave at 1400 So. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 W 300 S, Salt Lake City 84104 212 homes, 210 low-income · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 104 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2015
Coppergate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 8870 S State St, Sandy 84070 192 low-income homes · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2004
Canyon Crossing at Riverwalk Tax credit (LIHTC) 6880 S 700 W, Midvale 84047 180 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 36 · In service since 2015
Phillips Plaza Public housing 660 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 170 homes, 169 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Salt Lake City · (801) 487-2161
Beacon Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15000 S. Heritage Crest Way, Bluffdale 84065 168 low-income homes · 2 bd: 74 · 3 bd: 54 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 2015 · For families
Bluffs Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 14035 S Marketview Dr, Bluffdale 84065 168 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 112 · In service since 2003
Boulder Pines Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4040 S 1535 W, Salt Lake City 84123 160 low-income homes · 2 bd: 160 · In service since 2001
Northgate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 S 500 W, Salt Lake City 84101 330 homes, 159 low-income · 1 bd: 228 · 2 bd: 102 · In service since 2002
Boulder Pines Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 4040 S 1535 W, Salt Lake City 84123 159 low-income homes · 2 bd: 159 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2017
Bridgeside Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 4536 S Bridgeside Way, Taylorsville 84123 300 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 108 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 1998
Moda Meadowbrook Tax credit (LIHTC) 27 W 3900 S, Salt Lake City 84107 145 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 96 · In service since 2019
Palmer Court Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 999 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84111 201 homes, 141 low-income · Studio: 148 · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 2009
Multi Ethnic Senior Highrise Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 120 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 142 homes, 141 low-income · 1 bd: 141 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness · (801) 328-2090
Lorna Doone Apartments HUD-assisted 135 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 141 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 355-8059
Hidden Meadows Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1794 E Hidden Meadows Dr, Salt Lake City 84117 133 homes, 131 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 97 · In service since 2001
Frontgate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 4623 S Urban Way, Murray 84107 128 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2009
Providence Place Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 309 E 100 S, Salt Lake City 84111 125 low-income homes · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2011
Artesian Springs Apartments Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 E Columbia Ave, Salt Lake City 84107 134 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2018
Pauline Downs Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 1995
Wasatch Manor HUD-assisted 535 S 200 E, Salt Lake City 84111 187 homes, 111 low-income · For older adults · (801) 363-2534
Silver Pines Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 735 E 11000 S, Sandy 84094 144 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
Dominguez Park I and II HUD-assisted 3980 S 700 W, Salt Lake City 84123 110 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 261-3061
Riverwood Cove Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 582 N Riverside Dr, Salt Lake City 84116 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 98 · In service since 2010
Capitol Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 239 W 600 N, Salt Lake City 84103 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 108 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (801) 363-4109
Liberty Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2785 S Winsted Way, West Valley City 84120 209 homes, 104 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 125 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2008
Liberty Heights Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 8176 S 1300 E, Sandy 84094 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 1992
Victoria Woods Senior Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3510 W 3650 S, West Valley City 84119 104 low-income homes · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
Villas at Vine Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 E Vine St, Murray 84107 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 81 · In service since 1998
Legacy Village Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 6256 S Gold Medal Dr, Taylorsville 84129 144 homes, 101 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Sunrise Metro Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 580 S 500 W, Salt Lake City 84101 100 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 94 · In service since 2007
Valley Fair Village Public housing 3060 W 3650 S, West Valley City 84119 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake · Average payment: $326 a month · Average wait: 41 months · (801) 284-4400
ST Marks Tower HUD-assisted 650 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 99 homes, 98 low-income · For older adults · (801) 364-5111
Heartland Mountainview Apartments HUD-assisted 1375 W 7000 S, West Jordan 84084 98 low-income homes · For families · (801) 255-8941
Birkhill Apartment Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 27 E Gilbride Ave, Murray 84107 137 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 97 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2013
Harmony Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 3521 W 3100 S, West Valley City 84119 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
Hidden Oaks V Tax credit (LIHTC) 6330 S Dixie Dr, West Jordan 84084 96 low-income homes · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 1993
Citifront Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 641 W North Temple, Salt Lake City 84116 155 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 70 · In service since 2003
Edison Place Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 128 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City 84115 95 low-income homes · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2004 · For families
Lincoln Towers HUD-assisted 2017 S Lincoln St, Salt Lake City 84105 95 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (801) 484-5523
Taylor Springs Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1812 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84115 95 low-income homes · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2011
Village North Apts HUD-assisted 644 N 900 W, Salt Lake City 84116 92 low-income homes · For families · (801) 521-8177
Artesian Springs Apartments Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4202 S Artesian Well Ln, Salt Lake City 84107 126 homes, 89 low-income · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
Coppertree Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 8722 8732 W Coppertree Lane, Magna 84044 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
Willow Park Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3363 & 3367, West Valley City 84119 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2004
North Six Tax credit (LIHTC) 2472 S 600 W, South Salt Lake 84115 115 homes, 86 low-income · Studio: 13 · 1 bd: 91 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2014 · For people experiencing homelessness
Midshore Manor HUD-assisted 8525 S Pamela Way, Midvale 84047 88 homes, 86 low-income · For families · (801) 561-2131
Friendship Manor HUD-assisted 1320 E 500 S, Salt Lake City 84102 178 homes, 85 low-income · For older adults · (801) 582-3100
Birkhill Apartment Homes Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 4265 S Jummer Way, Murray 84107 105 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Artesian Springs Apartments Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4205 South Main Street, Salt Lake City 84107 118 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For people experiencing homelessness
Erin Meadows Public housing 3686 S Main St, South Salt Lake 84115 84 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake · Average payment: $480 a month · Average wait: 32 months · (801) 284-4400
Willowood HUD-assisted 9075 S 700 E, Sandy 84070 84 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 255-0983
Liberty Metro Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 S 200 E, Salt Lake City 84111 100 homes, 83 low-income · Studio: 100 · In service since 2005
North 4th Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 N 500 W, Salt Lake City 84116 112 homes, 81 low-income · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2017 · For people experiencing homelessness
Heritage Apts. Draper Tax credit (LIHTC) 11715 S State St, Draper 84020 152 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 1998
Grace Mary Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 W Gregson Ave, South Salt Lake 84115 84 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 84 · In service since 2008
Escalante Apartments III HUD-assisted 1026 N Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City 84116 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 621-3390
Escalante III Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) -1000 1010 N. Redwood RD, Salt Lake City 84116 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
Jackson Apts HUD-assisted 274 W 200 S, Salt Lake City 84101 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 534-0332
Lexington Park Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 2293 W Lexington Park Dr, West Valley City 84119 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1993
Park Gate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 5491 S Jackie Way, Murray 84107 80 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2006 · For people experiencing homelessness
Parkway Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 875 W Meadowbrook Expy, Salt Lake City 84123 80 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1994
Victoria Woods Sandy Tax credit (LIHTC) 617 E 9000 S, Sandy 84070 100 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Lowell Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 756 S 200 E, Salt Lake City 84111 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
Gerald L. Wright Villa HUD-assisted 3375 W 3650 S, Salt Lake City 84119 79 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 963-8588
Station at Midvale Tax credit (LIHTC) 7690 S Center Sq, Midvale 84047 102 homes, 78 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For people experiencing homelessness
Kimpton Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 W Center St, Midvale 84047 97 homes, 78 low-income · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Heritage Apts. Magna Tax credit (LIHTC) 3539 3543 S. Kingsburg Cove, Magna 84044 80 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2000
Tuscany Villas Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 948 W Tuscany View Rd, Midvale 84047 76 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
Higrade Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2160 S West Temple, South Salt Lake 84115 100 homes, 74 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 83 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
Liberty Citywalk Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 73 low-income homes · Studio: 31 · 1 bd: 42 · In service since 2010
West Jordan Senior Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 7832 S 3200 W, West Jordan 84088 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
Project Open 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 N 500 W, Salt Lake City 84116 90 homes, 70 low-income · Studio: 65 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
Holladay Hills I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3714 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City 84106 70 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 1993
Rendon Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 158 N 600 W, Salt Lake City 84116 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
Taylor Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1790 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84115 112 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 98 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2016 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Bud Bailey Apartments, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3960 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84107 74 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 27 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2014
Liberty Midtown Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 72 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · In service since 2007 · For people experiencing homelessness
Preston Place HUD-assisted 2673 S Preston St, Salt Lake City 84106 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 485-2111
Station at Midvale II Tax credit (LIHTC) 7682 S Center Sq, Midvale 84047 84 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2017 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Hamilton Place HUD-assisted 764 S 800 E, Salt Lake City 84102 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults · (801) 364-6117
West Jordan Senior Housing Corp HUD-assisted 2105 W Sugar Factory Rd, West Jordan 84088 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults · (801) 352-1256
Ridgeland Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3455 W Ridgeland Park Dr, West Valley City 84119 64 low-income homes · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 1995
Bridge Projects Tax credit (LIHTC) 511 W 200 S, Salt Lake City 84101 62 low-income homes · 2 bd: 59 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2001
Ball Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1370/1380 South, West Temple, Salt Lake City 84115 62 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For people experiencing homelessness
Bud Bailey Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3983 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84107 62 homes, 61 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
Riverview Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1665 S Riverside Dr, Salt Lake City 84104 61 low-income homes · 3 bd: 61 · In service since 1995
Bodhi Salt Lake City Tax credit (LIHTC) 750 W South Temple, Salt Lake City 84104 80 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For people experiencing homelessness
Taylorsville Senior Housing HUD-assisted 4764 S Plymouth View Dr, Taylorsville 84123 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (801) 364-6117
Dominguez Park III Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3970 S 700 W, Salt Lake City 84123 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families · (801) 268-4177
Holladay Hills II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3678 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City 84106 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1994
Westgate Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 264 S Foss St, Salt Lake City 84104 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2002
Kelly Benson Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 3122 S 3600 W, West Valley City 84119 59 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2010
Millcreek Station Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3196 S Washington St, South Salt Lake 84115 70 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2019
The Garden Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10850 S Beckstead Ln, South Jordan 84095 60 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Millcreek Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 885 E Meadow Pine Ct, Salt Lake City 84106 56 low-income homes · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1994
Avion Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 7905 S Old Bingham Hwy, West Jordan 84088 55 low-income homes · 3 bd: 55 · In service since 1996
Compass Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 1466 W 3500 S, West Valley City 84119 55 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 1998
9th East Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 444 S 900 E, Salt Lake City 84102 68 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2017 · For people experiencing homelessness
Mill Creek II Tax credit (LIHTC) 759 W Center St, Midvale 84047 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
Villa Charmant Tax credit (LIHTC) 3827 S 300 E, South Salt Lake 84115 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2004
Art Space II Tax credit (LIHTC) 353 W 200 S, Salt Lake City 84101 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1995
James Kier Senior Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 260 E 800 S, Salt Lake City 84111 51 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2005
South Lake Villa HUD-assisted 3130 S 200 E, South Salt Lake 84115 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 942-6300
Jefferson School Apts. II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1011 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84101 84 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2005
Birkhill Apartment Homes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 59 E Gilbride Ave, Murray 84107 65 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2014
Stratford Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 169 E 200 S, Salt Lake City 84111 46 low-income homes · Studio: 46 · In service since 2007
Woodruff Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 S 200 E, Salt Lake City 84111 48 homes, 45 low-income · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2012
Bigelow Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 S 400 E, Salt Lake City 84111 45 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 2003
Sharon Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 3354 S Sue St, South Salt Lake 84115 58 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 58 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Jordan River Senior Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 7915 S 2700 W, West Jordan 84088 48 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
Valley Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 3610 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake 84119 42 homes, 41 low-income · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1996
The Hub of Opportunity II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3848 S West Temple, South Salt Lake 84115 57 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2019 · For people experiencing homelessness
Compass Court Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1480 W 3500 S, West Valley City 84119 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 1998
Glendale Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1235 S Glendale Dr, Salt Lake City 84104 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 828-2814
Piccardy Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 S 300 E, Salt Lake City 84111 40 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 2008
Westland Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 2560 W Mockingbird Way, West Valley City 84119 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
Smith Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 688 E 700 S, Salt Lake City 84102 38 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2010
Lifestart Village Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 539 W Wolfe Grove Cir, Midvale 84047 39 homes, 37 low-income · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
Trenton Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 544 E 100 S, Salt Lake City 84102 37 low-income homes · Studio: 29 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2004
Palladio Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 West 360 South, Salt Lake City 84111 96 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1995
Jefferson School Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1099 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84101 84 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 2002
Huntsman Tax credit (LIHTC) 338 E 300 S, Salt Lake City 84111 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1998
Liberty Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2150 S McClelland St, Salt Lake City 84106 171 homes, 35 low-income · Studio: 17 · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 79 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2015
Compass Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 3306 W 3500 S, West Valley City 84119 34 low-income homes · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 1996
Victoria Woods - Draper Tax credit (LIHTC) 647 E 12225 S, Draper 84020 42 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
Trolley Lane & Lincoln Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 518 E 600 S, Salt Lake City 84102 33 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
Westgate II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1520 W 300 S, Salt Lake City 84104 36 homes, 32 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2004
Escalante Park I Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1636 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City 84116 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, families · (801) 364-5682
Peter Pan Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 445 E 300 S, Salt Lake City 84111 32 low-income homes · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 2008
Wendell Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 W 200 N, Salt Lake City 84103 32 low-income homes · Studio: 25 · 1 bd: 7 · In service since 2001
Iris Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 4865 S State St, Murray 84107 31 low-income homes · Studio: 14 · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2000
Sweet Charity HUD-assisted 91 North 700 West, Midvale 84047 35 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (801) 328-1050
Calvary Tower HUD-assisted 516 E 700 S, Salt Lake City 84102 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 531-6350
Marthas Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 2617 S 9040 W, Magna 84044 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 250-2300
Ritz Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 E South Temple, Salt Lake City 84111 30 low-income homes · Studio: 27 · 1 bd: 3 · In service since 2005
Jerald H. Merrill Senior Housing HUD-assisted 8923 W 2700 S, Magna 84044 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (801) 508-1613
Hidden Oaks Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 3417 S 200 E, South Salt Lake 84115 28 low-income homes · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 1995
Ioof Tower HUD-assisted 85 W Sunset Ave, South Salt Lake 84115 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 485-8445
Riverside Cove Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 N Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City 84116 28 low-income homes · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 1993
Ashby Tax credit (LIHTC) 358 E 100 S, Salt Lake City 84111 27 low-income homes · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 2005
Campbell Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1596 W 3395 S, West Valley City 84119 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2001
Sophie Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 25 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2004
Oquirrh Ridge I & II HUD-assisted 6854 S 700 E, Midvale 84047 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (801) 263-7129
ST Marks Millcreek HUD-assisted 418 E Front Ave, South Salt Lake 84115 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (801) 484-6531
Village Apts HUD-assisted 250 N 200 W, Salt Lake City 84103 24 low-income homes · For families · (801) 487-9647
Safe Haven I Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 W 700 S, Salt Lake City 84101 25 homes, 22 low-income · Studio: 19 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
Denver Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 770 S Denver St, Salt Lake City 84111 22 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2019
Harris Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 836 S 500 E, Salt Lake City 84102 21 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness · (801) 621-3390
Safe Haven II Tax credit (LIHTC) 556 W 700 S, Salt Lake City 84101 24 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 24 · In service since 2003
Escalante Park II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1660 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City 84116 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
Jefferson Circle HUD-assisted 1750 S Jefferson Cir, Salt Lake City 84115 20 low-income homes · For families · (385) 439-3154
Sweet Charity II HUD-assisted 8610 S 150 E, Midvale 84070 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (801) 328-1050
Valley Horizons Tax credit (LIHTC) 3133 S 3600 W, West Valley City 84119 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
Valley Crossroads HUD-assisted 4860 W 4700 S, Salt Lake City 84118 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (801) 263-7129
Valley Villa HUD-assisted 1878 S Main St, Salt Lake City 84115 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (801) 263-7129
Cerebral Palsy of Utah HUD-assisted 1666 W 6720 S, West Jordan 84084 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (801) 996-8218
Sodo Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 938 S Washington St, Salt Lake City 84101 18 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2007
Country Oaks II Tax credit (LIHTC) 325 N 700 W, Salt Lake City 84116 17 low-income homes · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 1994
Aspen View Tax credit (LIHTC) 1230 E Elgin Ave, Salt Lake City 84106 16 low-income homes · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 1996
CW Development Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 E 600 S, Salt Lake City 84111 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1995
Gregson Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 W Gregson Ave, South Salt Lake 84115 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
Sedona Tax credit (LIHTC) 562 W 200 N, Salt Lake City 84116 16 low-income homes · Studio: 16 · In service since 1995
Stonecrest Pud Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 E Crestone Ave, South Salt Lake 84115 16 low-income homes · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 1994
Operation Conquest HUD-assisted 1150 West 12645 South, Riverton 84065 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (801) 328-1050
Frontier Transitional Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3579 S State St, South Salt Lake 84115 14 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
Wilford Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 932 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 14 low-income homes · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 7 · In service since 2001
Wolfson West Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 936 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 2003
Cedar Crest Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1926 S West Temple, Salt Lake City 84115 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 1993
Pittsburgh House Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 950 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2005
Justin C. Stewart Plaza HUD-assisted 7986 W 3500 S, Magna 84044 12 homes, 11 low-income · For people with disabilities · (801) 252-7339
Magna HUD Housing HUD-assisted 2971 S 8400 W, Magna 84044 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (801) 284-4469
Shadow Glen Crown Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 N Silent Glen Ln, Salt Lake City 84116 10 low-income homes · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2006
ST. Andrews Park II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4236 W Old Miller Ct, Kearns 84118 9 low-income homes · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 1992
Family Support Center Crown Tax credit (LIHTC) 8201 S Allen St, Midvale 84047 8 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
Country Oaks I Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 337 N 700 W, Salt Lake City 84116 7 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 1993
Old Kent Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 832 S 200 W, Salt Lake City 84101 7 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2003
Robert A Willey Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 543 S 400 E, Salt Lake City 84111 7 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1996
Wooded Mountain Tax credit (LIHTC) Various Addresses, Magna 84044 7 low-income homes · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2020
Bradley Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 335 N 700 W, Salt Lake City 84116 8 homes, 6 low-income · Studio: 1 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 1994
Hidden Oaks Vii Tax credit (LIHTC) 3427 S 200 E, South Salt Lake 84115 6 low-income homes · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
Hidden Oaks Iiia Tax credit (LIHTC) 1584 W 3395 S, Salt Lake City 84119 4 low-income homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1992
Ouray Duplex Tax credit (LIHTC) 317 W Ouray Ave, Salt Lake City 84103 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
State of Utah Department of Workforce Services HUD-assisted 140 E 300 S, Salt Lake City 84111 (801) 526-0950

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How to apply

For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information. Source: HUD
You apply for public housing at the housing agency that runs it. The agency looks at your yearly income, whether you are a family, an older adult or a person with a disability, and your U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. If you qualify, your name goes on a waiting list unless they can help you right away. Source: HUD
In tax-credit (LIHTC) apartments, the low-income homes have an income limit, a percentage of the area median income, and a rent cap. Source: 26 U.S.C. §42(g)
In buildings with Section 8 project-based assistance, only low-income households can move in. Source: 24 CFR §5.653(b)
A housing voucher (Section 8) is a separate kind of help: you apply at the public housing agency and use it to rent a home you choose. Source: HUD

This county's income limits Search HUD's map

In public housing, the average payment is what households pay on average for rent and utilities, and the average wait is the time on the list of those who moved in. HUD does not publish those figures where fewer than 11 households reported.

Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.

Section 8

The Section 8 voucher in Salt Lake County

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Salt Lake County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured

HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.

HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area.
People	Extremely low (30%)	Very low (50%)	Low
1 person	$26,500	$44,150	$70,650
2 people	$30,300	$50,450	$80,750
3 people	$34,100	$56,750	$90,850
4 people	$37,850	$63,050	$100,900
5 people	$40,900	$68,100	$109,000
6 people	$44,360	$73,150	$117,050
7 people	$50,040	$78,200	$125,150
8 people	$55,720	$83,250	$133,200

Area median income: $126,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

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Possible payment standard

Studio $1,082 – $1,322
1 bedroom $1,214 – $1,484
2 bedrooms $1,454 – $1,777
3 bedrooms $1,929 – $2,357
4 bedrooms $2,195 – $2,683

The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.

Housing agencies that serve this place

Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,168 vouchers · 184 public housing units (801) 284-4400 Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake: janice@housingconnect.org
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,176 vouchers · 169 public housing units (801) 487-2161 Housing Authority of Salt Lake City: dnackerman@haslcutah.org
West Valley City Housing Authority Public housing (801) 963-3320 West Valley City Housing Authority: housing@wvc-ut.gov

Housing agencies in Utah Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Your rights as a tenant in Utah

What Utah law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.

See your rights, rule by rule

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A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.

When must they return my deposit?: 30 days; Utah Code §57-17-3(2)
If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?: 3 business days; Utah Code §78B-6-802(1)(c)
How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?: 15 days; Utah Code §78B-6-802(1)(b)

Only a court order can remove youUtah Code §78B-6-814
Repair and deduct from the rentUtah Code §57-22-6(4)(a)(ii)

Help

Where to get help with rent in Salt Lake County

This HUD-approved agency has an office in Salt Lake County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

CD
Community Development Corporation of Utah

501 E 1700 S, Salt Lake City · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
801-994-7222x200

See every agency in Utah Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

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How much cash do you need to move in?

It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Salt Lake County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.

Count power on top of the rent: in Utah, the average home bill was $95 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs

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Your move

State

We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.

Monthly rentHUD fair market rent$HUD two-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) in Salt Lake County (FY2027). Enter the rent of the home you want.What you can set aside each month$To see how long it takes to put it together.

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Deposit and rent in advance

The deposit, in

Months of rentDollars

Months of rent for the depositThat is $1,615. We start with an example; enter what you are asked for.Pay the first month before moving inThey also ask for the last month

Application fees$What each application charges, for all the ones you'll fill out.Utility deposits and connection$Electricity, gas, water and internet. Ask each company.The move$Planning example, not a price: $100 to $400 to rent a truck for a day for a move within your city. Get quotes.Pet deposit$Other costs$Boxes, locks, basic furniture.

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Cash to move in

$3,230

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month: $1,615
Security deposit: $1,615
Total: $3,230

The deposit cap

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When you'll have it

Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.

What helps

Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.

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This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Salt Lake County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,202; 1 bedroom: $1,349; 2 bedrooms: $1,615; 3 bedrooms: $2,143; 4 bedrooms: $2,439. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Salt Lake County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,615) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.06 an hour full time, or $64,600 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Salt Lake County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $63,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.

How much does Section 8 pay in Salt Lake County?

The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,454 and $1,777 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Salt Lake County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,580 in 84006 to $2,240 in 84092. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.

How many low-income apartments are there in Salt Lake County?

HUD lists 193 properties with homes for low-income households in Salt Lake County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.

How many households spend too much on rent in Salt Lake County?

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Salt Lake County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Utah, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).

Sources and methodology

Fair market rents and income limits come from HUD; typical rent and the burden, from the Census. The wage needed is our calculation: fair market rent × 12 ÷ 30% ÷ full-time hours a year. The voucher rules were read in their official text on the date shown.

Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Small Area Fair Market Rents Fiscal year 2027
Low-income apartments Retrieved November 6, 2026
American Community Survey Average 2020–2024
Income Limits Fiscal year 2026
Public Housing Agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026

Program rules

24 CFR §888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: Methodology Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.503, Payment standard areas, schedule, and amounts Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §5.603, Definitions (income) Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.201, Eligibility and targeting Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.1, Programs: purpose and structure Verified October 30, 2026
24 CFR §982.508, Maximum family share at initial occupancy Verified October 30, 2026
HUD, Housing Choice Voucher Tenants Verified October 30, 2026

Renting in Salt Lake County, Utah

Four numbers to start with

Renting in Salt Lake County: what sets it apart

What HUD sets for each size

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

How many households spend too much

Compared with the state and the country

Low-income apartments in Salt Lake County

The Section 8 voucher in Salt Lake County

The rules, with their source

Possible payment standard

Housing agencies that serve this place

Your rights as a tenant in Utah

Where to get help with rent in Salt Lake County

How much cash do you need to move in?

Your move

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Salt Lake County?

How much do you need to earn to rent in Salt Lake County?

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Salt Lake County?

How much does Section 8 pay in Salt Lake County?

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Salt Lake County?

How many low-income apartments are there in Salt Lake County?

How many households spend too much on rent in Salt Lake County?