HUD in Utah

Kearns, Utah Idea House
On September 6, 2008, Salt Lake County and Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDC) jointly hosted a neighborhood block party and open house to celebrate the completion of their Idea House in Kearns, Utah. The CDC acquired the vacant house in February 2008, and remodeled it using Salt Lake County HUD HOME funds to create an example for the community of low-cost energy efficiency, water conservation, and visitable (accessible) best practices. More…

HOPE for Homeowners
The Bush Administration unveiled on October 1 additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

	Read the press release
	Information on HOPE for Homeowners

October is Energy Awareness Month
Utahns Save About Half-A-Million Dollars On Their Energy Bills. Affordable housing built to ENERGY STAR standards saves homeowners more money than previously thought, a new State of Utah study shows. More…

Tips for Homebuyers
Be sure to shop around for the best loan. To get better terms, visit or call more than one lender. FHA has recently increased its loan limits. Affordable FHA mortgages are now available in high cost areas.

	New FHA mortgage limits
	Find an FHA lender near you
	Sales incentives are available on HUD Homes
	Visit our Homeownership page