Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Tooele County, Utah
Tooele County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,149 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,189 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,149
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 23% less than in Utah
- Typical rent
- $1,189
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% less than in Utah
- Wage needed
- $22.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 38%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 20% less than in Utah
Only here
Renting in Tooele County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Juab County, the typical rent is $907: 24% less than in Tooele County ($1,189).
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 Tooele 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 Tooele County was $1,741 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $873 | $16.79 | $34,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $878 | $16.88 | $35,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $22.10 | $45,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,514 | $29.12 | $60,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $36.92 | $76,800 |
HUD area: Tooele County, 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 12 ZIP codes in Tooele County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 84029 to $1,320 in 84034. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,149).
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)
| 84022 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
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| 84022 | Tooele County, UT | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 84029 | Box Elder County, UT | $830 | $890 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
| 84029 | Tooele County, UT | $830 | $890 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
| 84034 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 84034 | Tooele County, UT | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 84034 | White Pine County, NV | $1,140 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,210 |
| 84069 | Tooele County, UT | $820 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
| 84071 | Tooele County, UT | $820 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
| 84074 | Tooele County, UT | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,600 | $2,020 |
| 84080 | Tooele County, UT | $830 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
| 84083 | Tooele County, UT | $820 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,880 |
- 84022 · Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $1,320$1,830
- 84022 · Tooele County, UT $1,320$1,830
- 84029 · Box Elder County, UT $1,120$1,510
- 84029 · Tooele County, UT $1,120$1,510
- 84034 · Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $1,320$1,830
- 84034 · Tooele County, UT $1,320$1,830
- 84034 · White Pine County, NV $1,320$1,830
- 84069 · Tooele County, UT $1,120$1,510
- 84071 · Tooele County, UT $1,120$1,510
- 84074 · Tooele County, UT $1,210$1,600
- 84080 · Tooele County, UT $1,120$1,510
- 84083 · Tooele County, UT $1,120$1,510
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 Tooele County, 38% 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.
38%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,363 households rent in Tooele County
- Spend half or more of their income 11%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 62%
Compared with the state and the country
- Tooele 38%
- Utah 47%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Tooele County
HUD lists 20 properties with homes for low-income households in Tooele County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 18
- HUD-assisted
- 2
755 homes in all; 724 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lakeview Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 746 N 100 E, Tooele 84074 76 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1999
- Remington Park Retirement Tax credit (LIHTC) 495 W Utah Ave, Tooele 84074 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Tooele Gateway I Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Fenwick Ln, Tooele 84074 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2001
- Old Mill at Stansbury II Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 W Porter Way, Stansbury Park 84074 70 low-income homes · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2006
- Tooele Gateway II Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Fenwick Ln, Tooele 84074 88 homes, 58 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Old Mill at Stansbury Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Hilary Ln, Stansbury Park 84074 56 low-income homes · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2005
- Landmark Apt Village HUD-assisted 364 Landmark Dr, Tooele 84074 52 low-income homes · For families
- Landmark Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 357 W 400 N, Tooele 84074 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2004
- Valley Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 W 600 N, Tooele 84074 42 homes, 41 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1999
- Somerset Gardens Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 143 N 400 W, Tooele 84074 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Clark Cove Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 316 E Clark St, Grantsville 84029 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2011 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Remington Park II Senior Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 475 W Utah Ave, Tooele 84074 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Canyon Cove Housing HUD-assisted 178 E Vine St, Tooele 84074 21 low-income homes · For older adults · (435) 822-8390
- Grantsville Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 278 W Main St, Grantsville 84029 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2006
- Oquirrh View Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 552 N 270 E, Tooele 84074 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Willow Creek Apts. IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 236 W Plum St, Grantsville 84029 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · In service since 1990 · For older adults
- Tooele Crown Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 N 7th St, Tooele 84074 11 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- Willow Creek Apts. V Tax credit (LIHTC) 236 W Plum St, Grantsville 84029 8 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Crown at Sasha Tax credit (LIHTC) 658 S 1050 W, Tooele 84074 6 low-income homes · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Crown at Clark Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 659 S 1050 W, Tooele 84074 4 low-income homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For families
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 Tooele County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Tooele County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,500 | $42,500 | $67,950 |
| 2 people | $29,150 | $48,550 | $77,650 |
| 3 people | $32,800 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 4 people | $36,400 | $60,650 | $97,050 |
| 5 people | $39,350 | $65,550 | $104,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,200 | $120,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,050 | $128,150 |
Area median income: $127,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Tooele County, UT HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $786 – $960
- 1 bedroom $790 – $966
- 2 bedrooms $1,034 – $1,264
- 3 bedrooms $1,363 – $1,665
- 4 bedrooms $1,728 – $2,112
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
- Tooele County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 241 vouchers (435) 882-7875 Tooele County Housing Authority: karen@housingtc.org
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 ruleCompare these rules with other states →
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 Tooele County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Tooele County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,149
- Security deposit
- $1,149
- Total
- $2,298
When you'll have it
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Tooele County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $873; 1 bedroom: $878; 2 bedrooms: $1,149; 3 bedrooms: $1,514; 4 bedrooms: $1,920. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Tooele County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,149) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.10 an hour full time, or $45,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Tooele County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $60,650 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 Tooele 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 $1,034 and $1,264 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Tooele County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 84029 to $1,320 in 84034. 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 Tooele County?
HUD lists 20 properties with homes for low-income households in Tooele County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Tooele County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Tooele County, 38% of renter households are in that position; in Utah, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).