How many low income apartments are in South Salt Lake City, UT?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in South Salt Lake City with approximately 398 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in South Salt Lake City?

Most assisted households in South Salt Lake City pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in South Salt Lake City?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in South Salt Lake City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Salt Lake County: about $1,456/mo for one-bedroom and $1,747/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Salt Lake City, UT

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Salt Lake City with roughly 398 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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Map of subsidized housing in South Salt Lake City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Salt Lake City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Higrade Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Grace Mary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Millcreek Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Sharon Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Villa Charmant LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Gregson Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Stonecrest Pud LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in South Salt Lake City (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
Higrade Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Grace Mary Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Millcreek Station Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Sharon Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Villa Charmant LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Gregson Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Stonecrest Pud LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Salt Lake County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Salt Lake County: studio $1,259, 1-BR $1,456, 2-BR $1,747, 3-BR $2,333, 4-BR $2,666.

Full FMR table for Salt Lake County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in South Salt Lake City

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.