Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Provo, UT
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Provo with roughly 1,544 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $460 to $527 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Provo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Provo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulders Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 368 | — | — |
| Boulder Springs Apts LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Provo Public Housing | 248 | $527 | 22 mo |
| Liberty Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Startup Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Boulder Pointe LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Slate Canyon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Suncrest Park PB Section 8 | 60 | $460 | — |
| Central Park Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Cascade Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Maeser School Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Canyon View Apts. LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Mapleview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Crimson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Westgate Apts. Provo LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Provo Crown 96 LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Franklin Heights Crown LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Provo Crown 95 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 85 North Apartments - Senior LIHTC | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Provo (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulders Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 368 | — | — |
| Liberty Center Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Startup Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Slate Canyon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Suncrest Park PB Section 8 | 60 | $460 | — |
| Central Park Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Cascade Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Maeser School Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Mapleview Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Crimson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Franklin Heights Crown LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Provo
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo Public Housing | 248 | $527 | 22 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Provo
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Springs Apts LIHTC | 276 | — | — |
| Boulder Pointe LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Canyon View Apts. LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Westgate Apts. Provo LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Provo Crown 96 LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Provo Crown 95 LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 85 North Apartments - Senior LIHTC | 0 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Utah County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Utah County: studio $1,257, 1-BR $1,265, 2-BR $1,460, 3-BR $2,031, 4-BR $2,449.
Full FMR table for Utah County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Provo
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- American Fork, UT
- Orem, UT
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Ogden, UT
- West Valley City, UT
- Logan, UT
- Midvale, UT
- West Jordan, UT
- Sandy, UT
- Murray, UT
- Cedar City, UT
- Clearfield, UT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.