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

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in South Salt Lake with approximately 186 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?

Tenant-paid rents in South Salt Lake's assisted buildings typically range from about $377 to $538 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

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

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?

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, UT

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Salt Lake with roughly 186 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $377 to $538 per month. Median reported wait: about 87 months.

assisted properties

186

subsidized units

$458

typical rent

87 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in South Salt Lake

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Salt Lake

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Erin Meadows Public Housing	84	$538	87 mo
South Lake Villa PB Section 8	50	$377	—
Ioof Tower PB Section 8	28	$398	—
St Mark's Millcreek PB Section 8	24	$381	—

Section 8 apartments in South Salt Lake (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
South Lake Villa PB Section 8	50	$377	—
Ioof Tower PB Section 8	28	$398	—
St Mark's Millcreek PB Section 8	24	$381	—

Public housing developments in South Salt Lake

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
Erin Meadows Public Housing	84	$538	87 mo

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

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.