Affordable Housing Resources
The following low-income household services are available to those in the Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County area.
**Please note, available resources change frequently. Salt Lake City updates these as soon as we hear about a new resource that can be utilized by the public. However, it does not mean this list is all inclusive. **
Homeowners / Home Ownership
Assist Inc. • 801-355-7085 • 218 East 500 South, SLC 84111
Provides emergency home repairs and accessibility design assistance to low-income households or persons with disabilities.
The American Red Cross of Utah • Sound the Alarm Program • 801-323-7000 • 6616 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
The service is available year-round, offering low-income households free smoke detectors and fire safety education.
Community Development Corporation of Utah • 801-994-7222 • 501 East 1700 South, SLC 84105
Provides homeowner education, down payment assistance, real estate representation and financing.
Fair Credit Foundation • 801-483-0999 • 230 West 200 South, SLC 84101
Provides IDA savings programs and down payment assistance.
Habitat for Humanity • 801-263-0136 • 1276 South 500 West, SLC 84101
Provides new home construction and critical home repairs.
NeighborWorks-Salt Lake + Murray • 801-539-1590 • 622 West 500 North, SLC 84116
Homebuyer development through financial coaching, budgeting, and debt management. Loans available for home purchase and home repair.
Habitat for Humanity Restore • 801-263-0136 • 1276 South 500 West
Retail outlet where quality used and surplus building materials are donated. Products are then sold at below retail prices.
Salt Lake County Lead Safe Housing Program • 385-468-4892 • 2001 S State Street S2-810
Aims to protect families from the dangers of lead-based paint poisoning through testing and abatement.
Utah Center for Neighborhood Stabilization • 801-464-2292 • 2200 Highland Drive, SLC 84106
Administers the TOD Loan Program to provide financing for projects near major bus routes, light rail stops, and TRAX stops for the mixed-use development of affordable workforce housing and commercial space.
Salt Lake City Housing Stability • 801-535-7228 • 451 South State Street, Room 445, SLC 84111
Housing programs for home repair and home buyers. Also, handyman services provided to seniors 62+ for small household repairs.
Utah Housing Coalition • 801.364.0077 • 230 S 500 W #216
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Through Education, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships, the Utah Housing Coalition is dedicated to promoting equitable and sustainable communities to ensure all Utahans have a safe and affordable place to call home.
Utah Community Action Weatherization • 801-214-3215 • 850 W 1700 S. Suite 1, SLC 84104 • weatherization@utahca.org
Helps low-income individuals and families reduce energy costs and increase comfort and safety in their homes.
Utah Housing Corporation • 801-902-8200 • 2479 South Lake Park Boulevard, WVC 84120
Provides loan assistance and mortgage help to qualifying individuals and families.
Utah Mortgage Assistance • 1-888-755-0102 • homeownerassistance@utah.gov
The Community Development Corporation has partnered with the State of Utah Department of Workforce Services to provide mortgage assistance to households who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Renters
Utah Affordable Housing Database – This is a searchable database for finding available, affordable rental housing and apartments.
Catholic Community Services • 801-977-9119 • 754 East 300 South, SLC 84102
Rental assistance and referrals to low-income housing provided as available.
Utah Legal Services • 801-328-8891 (within Salt Lake County) • 205 N 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Utah Legal Services (ULS) is committed to making equal justice a reality by providing free legal help in non-criminal cases to low-income Utahns. If you have an eviction pending this resource may offer assistance.
Runs emergency food pantries and thrift stores, as well as childcare and housing initiatives.
Family Support Center-Life Start Village • 801-955-9110 • 1760 West 4805 South, SLC 84129
Crisis housing services available to single parents and their children. Housing, parent education, financial budgeting education and GED completion assistance offered.
HOMEINN • 801-965-8628 • 428 West 300 South, SLC 84101
Offers Furnished clean single occupancy rooms.
Housing Authority Salt Lake City • 801-487-2161 • 1776 S. West Temple
Housing Retention Program for Section 8 permanent housing recipients, rental assistance, and services to prevent eviction.
Housing Authority West Valley City • 801-963-3320 • 4522 W 3500 S
The West Valley City Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program within Salt Lake County.
Housing Connect Salt Lake County • 801-284-4410 • 3595 South Main Street, SLC 84115
Rental assistance, Section 8 housing vouchers, list of properties designated for low-income households.
Utah Community Action & Head Start • 801-359-2444 • 1307 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Providing deposit and emergency rental assistance, landlord-tenant mediation, and case management. All walk-in or in-person appointments are suspended at this time.
Call 801-359-2444 for assistance.
UCA’s homeless services are fully operational with all homeless resource centers and Weigand Center remaining open at this time.
Call the Homeless Resource Line for more information: 801-990-9999.
Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation • 801-364-6117 • 223 West 700 South Suite C • info@unphc.org
Provides safe and affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
YWCA • 801-537-8604 • 322 East 300 South, SLC 84111
Provides transitional housing programs for single women and women with dependent children in their care. Eligibility prioritizes women who have experienced intimate partner violence within the last year, and can income qualify
Seniors
Neighbors Helping Neighbors • 801-585-9505
University of Utah’s College of Social Work program offers preventative, rehabilitative, and support services for older adults.
Sarah Daft Home • 801-582-5104 • 737 South 1300 East, SLC 84102
Provides subsidized assisted living for very low- to moderate income senior citizens of the greater Salt Lake Area.
Salt Lake County Aging Services • 385 468-3200 • 2001 South State Street S1-600
Resource for all manner of aging services – from Meals on Wheels to job training.
Salt Lake County Housing & Community Development • 385-468-4886 •2001 South State Street S2-100 Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Through the HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Salt Lake County provides 0%-3% loans to help finance (1) the cost of development and construction of rental housing; and (2) the cost of purchase & rehabilitation of existing rental housing projects.
Salt Lake City Housing Stability • 801-535-7712 • 451 South State Street, Room 445, SLC 84111 • housingstability@slcgov.com
Housing programs for home repair and home buyers. Also, handyman services provided to seniors 62+ for small household repairs.
& rehabilitation of existing rental housing projects.
Physical and Mental Disabilities
Alliance House* • 801-486-5012 • 1724 South Main Street, SLC 84115
*Must be an Alliance House member to access services. Provides transitional housing opportunities for adults with severe mental illness. Residents are given the tools to build self-confidence and self-esteem, reintegrate into their community, and lead independent and productive lives.
Columbus Community Center • 801-486-5012 • 1724 S Main Street Salt Lake City, UT, 84115
Offers job opportunities, skills, education, housing for persons with disabilities.
Disability Law Center • 801-363-1347 • 205 North 400 West, SLC 84103
Services people from all protected classes (race, color, ethnicity, sex/gender, religion, disability and familial status) not just people with disabilities.
Independent Living Center • 801-466-5565 • 3445 South Main Street
Assisting people with disabilities to become more independent. A non-residential agency serving Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties.
Safe Haven • 801-537-7537 • 550 West 700 South, SLC 84102
Provides transitional housing for homeless individuals with mental health issues.
Turn Community Services, INC. • 801-359-8876 • 423 West 800 South, Suite A200, SLC 84101
Provides quality services for people with disabilities. Services include supporting people in residential settings that are customized to provide the exact level of services that the individual needs or desires.
Utah Antidiscrimination & Labor Division • 801-530-6800 • 160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor SLC 84114
Administers and enforces the Utah Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, familial status, disability or source of income.
Addiction/Substance Abuse Recovery
First Step House • 801-359-8862 • 411 North Grant Street, SLC 84116
Residential, outpatient, aftercare, and housing programs for adult males diagnosed with a substance use disorder or dually diagnosed with substance use disorder and mental health disorder.
The Haven • 801-533-0070 • 974 E. South Temple, SLC 84102
Offers both residential treatment and sober living programs for men and women with addiction dependencies.
Odyssey House of Utah • 801-322-3222 • 344 East 100 South, Suite 301, SLC 84111
Provides services for men and women ages 18 and up, with a moderate to severe drug or alcohol addiction problem. The Sober Living program consists of an apartment community of individuals and families recovering from addiction.
House of Hope • 801-487-3276 • 857 East 200 South, SLC 84102
House of Hope is a Utah nonprofit that offers addiction/substance abuse recovery services to women and women with children in Salt Lake and Utah Counties.
Veterans
VA Homeless Program • 801-582-1565 Ext. 2746 • 2970 S. Main Street
Portal to learn more information about the VA’s homeless services and register for them. Also: VA through The Road Home & VAMC
First Step House Veterans • 801-359-8862 ext. 2113 • 440 South 500 East, SLC 84102
Housing for veterans with a wide range of clinical care levels, specifically substance abuse recovery. Assistance with housing authority and senior housing paperwork, and enrollment navigation.
Other Resources
Housing Education Coalition of Utah Resources Guide
Lists resources for homeownership by region (within the state).
Simple guide to common questions and concerns surrounding affordable housing and home ownership.
Labor Commission & Antidiscrimination
State of Utah information about resources, laws, and other.
This booklet (English & Spanish) aims to address the concerns, issues, and rights of both parties in a meaningful, mutually respectful way. It provides information to tenants that will be useful in addressing the interests of both landlords and tenants and will ultimately act as a guide to being successful in rental housing.
Referral program that connects people to important health, human and community service programs.
Homeless Services Resources – provided by Salt Lake City