Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Washington County, Utah
Washington County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,657 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,566 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $31.87 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,657
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% more than in Utah
- Typical rent
- $1,566
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% more than in Utah
- Wage needed
- $31.87
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $66,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 20% more than in Utah
Only here
Renting in Washington County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Washington County has the largest share of rent-burdened renters of the 22 counties in Utah with this figure: 57%.
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Washington County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,566, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Kane County ($1,072).
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 Washington 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 Washington County was $1,848 a month in September 2026: 0.6% more than 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 | $1,258 | $24.19 | $50,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,267 | $24.37 | $50,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,657 | $31.87 | $66,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,172 | $41.77 | $86,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,703 | $51.98 | $108,120 |
HUD area: St. George, UT MSA. 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 22 ZIP codes in Washington County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,420 in 84725 to $2,110 in 84765. 14 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,657).
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)
| 84722 | Iron County, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
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| 84722 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84725 | St. George, UT | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,870 | $2,370 |
| 84733 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84737 | St. George, UT | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,990 | $2,480 |
| 84738 | St. George, UT | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,480 | $3,080 |
| 84745 | St. George, UT | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,870 | $2,370 |
| 84746 | St. George, UT | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,990 | $2,480 |
| 84757 | Iron County, UT | $1,420 | $1,430 | $1,870 | $2,460 | $3,060 |
| 84757 | St. George, UT | $1,420 | $1,430 | $1,870 | $2,460 | $3,060 |
| 84763 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84765 | St. George, UT | $1,600 | $1,610 | $2,110 | $2,770 | $3,440 |
| 84767 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84770 | St. George, UT | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $2,030 | $2,530 |
| 84774 | St. George, UT | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,870 | $2,370 |
| 84779 | St. George, UT | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $2,000 | $2,470 |
| 84780 | St. George, UT | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,200 | $2,740 |
| 84781 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84782 | St. George, UT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $2,180 | $2,710 |
| 84783 | St. George, UT | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,770 | $2,320 | $2,880 |
| 84784 | St. George, UT | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,410 |
| 84790 | St. George, UT | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,800 | $2,360 | $2,940 |
- 84722 · Iron County, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84722 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84725 · St. George, UT $1,420$1,870
- 84733 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84737 · St. George, UT $1,520$1,990
- 84738 · St. George, UT $1,890$2,480
- 84745 · St. George, UT $1,420$1,870
- 84746 · St. George, UT $1,520$1,990
- 84757 · Iron County, UT $1,870$2,460
- 84757 · St. George, UT $1,870$2,460
- 84763 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84765 · St. George, UT $2,110$2,770
- 84767 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84770 · St. George, UT $1,550$2,030
- 84774 · St. George, UT $1,420$1,870
- 84779 · St. George, UT $1,510$2,000
- 84780 · St. George, UT $1,680$2,200
- 84781 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84782 · St. George, UT $1,660$2,180
- 84783 · St. George, UT $1,770$2,320
- 84784 · St. George, UT $1,480$1,940
- 84790 · St. George, UT $1,800$2,360
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 Washington County, 57% 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.
57%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
19,792 households rent in Washington County
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 30%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- Washington 57%
- Utah 47%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Washington County
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Washington County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 24
- HUD-assisted
- 3
- public housing
- 1
1,374 homes in all; 1,345 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Red Cliff Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1768 E 280 N, St George 84790 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 82 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1998 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Sierra Pointe I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1503 N 2100 W, St George 84770 109 homes, 97 low-income · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1995
- Summit Pointe Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1710 West 350 North, St George 84770 70 low-income homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Stone Ridge Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 368 S 6200 W, Hurricane 84737 68 low-income homes · 3 bd: 68 · In service since 2006
- Pine Valley Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 369 N Oak Ridge Ct, Washington 84780 66 low-income homes · 3 bd: 66 · In service since 2003
- Desert Rose Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2929 E 450 N, St George 84790 66 homes, 65 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003
- Fountain Heights II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3424 S River Rd, St George 84790 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2004
- Sierra Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2181 W 1575 N, St George 84770 59 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 1996
- The Village at Heritage Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 919 S 400 E, St George 84770 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Sun Ridge Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 277 South 1100 East, St George 84770 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1993
- Fountain Heights I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3424 S River Rd, St George 84790 60 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2002
- Black Hills Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 454 N Valley View Dr, St George 84770 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For families · (800) 585-1732
- Canyon Pointe I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1737 W 360 N, St George 84770 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1994
- Hurricane Hills I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2002 W 200 S, Hurricane 84737 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Jefferson Park Apts HUD-assisted 1005/1007/1009 West 540 North, Saint George 84770 50 low-income homes · For families · (435) 628-2703
- Jefferson Park Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 1023 W 540 N, St George 84770 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2007
- Pine Valley Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 363 N Oak Ridge Ct, Washington 84780 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2002
- Canyon Pointe II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1737 W 360 N, St George 84770 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 1995
- Riviera Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 179 S 2700 E, St George 84790 42 homes, 41 low-income · In service since 2000
- Stone Ridge Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 380 S 6250 W, Hurricane 84737 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2005
- ST. George Villa Apts HUD-assisted 351 W Tabernacle St, Saint George 84770 40 homes, 38 low-income · For families · (435) 673-9081
- Pine Valley Townhomes III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1222 E Regent St, Washington 84780 32 low-income homes · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2004
- Dixie Sun Manor Public housing 975 N 1725 W, St George 84770 30 low-income homes · Run by St. George Housing Authority · Average payment: $355 a month · (435) 628-3648
- Hurricane Hills II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2002 W 200 S, Hurricane 84737 28 low-income homes · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 1998
- Renee Ann Tax credit (LIHTC) 6325 W 25 N, Hurricane 84737 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1997
- Red Hawk Apts. Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Winderland Ln, Springdale 84767 24 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2008
- Crown at Ash Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) Scattered Sites, St George 84774 4 low-income homes · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2019
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Washington 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 Washington 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 | $22,350 | $37,250 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
Area median income: $105,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: St. George, UT MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,132 – $1,384
- 1 bedroom $1,140 – $1,394
- 2 bedrooms $1,491 – $1,823
- 3 bedrooms $1,955 – $2,389
- 4 bedrooms $2,433 – $2,973
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
- St. George Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 318 vouchers · 30 public housing units (435) 628-3648 St. George Housing Authority: sghousing@infowest.com
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 Washington County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Washington County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Sun Country Home Solutions Branch
382 S. Bluff St. #150, Saint George
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Washington 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
Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,314
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,657
- Security deposit
- $1,657
- Total
- $3,314
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Washington County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,258; 1 bedroom: $1,267; 2 bedrooms: $1,657; 3 bedrooms: $2,172; 4 bedrooms: $2,703. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Washington County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,657) without spending more than 30% of income takes $31.87 an hour full time, or $66,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washington County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,150 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 Washington 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 $1,491 and $1,823 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Washington County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,420 in 84725 to $2,110 in 84765. 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 Washington County?
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Washington 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 Washington County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Washington County, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Utah, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).