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Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources

HomelessnessHomelessness

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2 -1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.

For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.

  • If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local office.

Contact a homeless service provider in Utah

  • HUD Resource Locator - search for HUD offices, public housing authorities, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
 
I am a Veteran and at risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?

Need immediate assistance help? Call 1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 assistance.

For Veterans who needs temporary housing shelter outside of normal business hours, please call Volunteers of America (available 24/7) at (213) 563-7979.

 
If I am experiencing domestic Violence, what are my options?
  • If you are in danger, please call 911 or a national hotline. HUD is not a direct Service Provider and does not provide individual counseling, crisis response, or legal services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or human trafficking.
  • National Hotline: Call 1-800-799- SAFE (7233) or TYY: 1-800-787-3224
  • For more information and to connect to a local service provider in your area, please see Help for Survivors
 
I need more help, what else may be available for me?
 

Affordable Places to LiveAffordable Places to Live

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?

HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources or speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice on your specific housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569- 4287.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)- The Low-rent housing units under this program are owned and administered by a local housing authority (HA).The program is available to families, elderly and qualified singles whose income is below certain limits. You will pay 30 percent of your income.

  • To apply for rental assistance, visit your local Public Housing Agencies (PHA) in Utah. Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. For more information on rental assistance programs.
  • Contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center at (800) 955 -2232 or Email us.

Subsidized Apartments- HUD provides assistance to apartment owners in order to offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties- To be eligible for an affordable unit in a property, you must make no more than the income limit for that unit. Rents are based on a particular unit and not your income.

USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Housing programs helps property owners through loans and grants to rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families as well as domestic farm laborers. USDA RD Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA - financed projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent.
Find Rural Development multifamily housing in Utah.

HUD Resource Locator - search for HUD offices, public housing authorities, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
**Please note, the HUD Resource Locator does not show property vacancy. Please call the management company to inquire about vacancies, wait lists or the application process.

  • HUD does not have applications for these properties.
  • HUD does not have information about the vacancies in these properties.
  • HUD does not maintain waiting lists.
 
I have a criminal conviction and am looking for an affordable place to live, where can I get help?

Having convictions on your record can make finding a place to live more difficult. If you can have convictions removed from y our record it will make you housing search easier. Learn about or take steps to remove convictions from your record.

Expunge or Seal Your Record

Utah’s Clean Slate Law

  • Convictions you thought might be on your record may have already been expunged. For some convictions Utah will automatically expunge conviction records. This law was implemented in the summer of 2021.
  • Read details of the clean slate law.
  • Check your own record and find out if convictions have been expunged.

Need More Help finding housing? Contact us.
Call the Utah HUD Office at (801) 524-6070 or click on the “Need More Help?” button.

 
I need rental assistance (i.e. Section 8) from HUD, am I eligible and how do I apply?

HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.​

Public Housing:​ Public Housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low -income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD provides federal aid to local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that manage public housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.

  • Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority in Utah.

Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8): The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can find their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.

  • Eligibility: A Public Housing Authority will determine eligibility for the housing choice voucher program based on the total annual gross income and family size, U.S. citizenship and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority in Utah.
 
I am a senior and looking for an affordable place to live, where can I get help?

Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend?

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor.

 

HomeownershipHomeownership

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner?

For customized support, speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner: Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287 or (202) 708-1455 (TTY).

Need help buying a home? You may qualify for one of these programs.

  • Homeownership vouchers - some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program. Please contact your local Housing Authority directly for more information.
  • Federal Home Loan Bank - Home$tart and other programs - help for homebuyers

First time and low-income homebuyer assistance programs:

 
I want to participate in a homeownership education program, who do I contact?

Whether you're buying your first home or already own your home, homeownership education is for you.

 
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
 
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find information about HUD homes?
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
 
I need home improvements, what are my options?

There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs

USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans

If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center
Email: answers@hud.gov
Call: (800) 225-5342

 
How can I make my home more energy efficient?

Want to save money on your utility bills? Find advice and get help here:

  • Cool Keeper from Utah Power - save energy, stay cool, and pay less for your electricity
  • Utah Division of Water Resources - Free service to help you save money and water by not over watering. Also get rebates for certain water saving improvements to your residential landscape/garden watering system.
  • Utah Energy Office has information and incentives to help you upgrade your homes energy efficiency
  • Weatherization Assistance Program - free and reduced-cost weatherization services
 
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?

There are steps you can take now to prevent foreclosure. There is help available and things you should do even if you are only 1 month late on your mortgage. Don't wait until the last minute and it is too late to save your home.

Visit the Utah State Courts- Foreclosure for more information.

Housing counseling agencies - counseling on buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages. For customized support, speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner:
Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor ne ar you or call (800) 569-4287 or (202) 708-1455 (TTY)

 
I want to learn about predatory lending.

Predatory lending is a term used to describe a wide range of unfair financial practices. Here are some resources that can help you avoid being a victim.

 
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?
I am a Veteran looking for assistance in becoming a homeowner. What resources are available to me?

Veterans Affairs (VA) properties for sale

I am a Senior looking for assistance in becoming a homeowner, What resources are available to me?

Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services - offers a wide variety of home and community-based services for Utah residents who are 60 or older

I am living in Rural Utah looking for homeownership resources, what resources are available to me?

Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?

* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
 
My landlord says I cannot have an emotional support animal or a service/assistance animal. What can I do?

Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?

HUD is not a direct service provider, but HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

Short term emergency assistance - If you need short term emergency assistance, contact your nearest Community Action Agency. Financial assistance isn’t always available, they run out sometimes. But you need to call to find out.

Landlord-Tenant mediation services - Some Community Action Agencies offer Landlord-Tenant mediation services, an alternative to legal action and sometimes eviction.

Find the Community Action Agency Near You

  • Legal Assistance - If you are being evicted for a reason that is not justified (other than non-payment of rent or violation of the lease) you should get the assistance of an attorney to represent you in court.

Review HUD’s Step-by-Step guide for people at risk of eviction

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to help avoid eviction:

 
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?

A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

Rent Relief Resources

 
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?

If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations:

 

Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help

I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?

  • Becoming a homeowner
  • Foreclosure assistance
  • Reverse mortgages
  • Home improvements/repairs to my home
  • Renting

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

 

Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
 
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
What are my options for home improvement?

There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs.

USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans

Utah Specific:

  • Cool Keeper from Utah Power - save energy, stay cool, and pay less for your electricity
  • Utah Division of Water Resources - Free service to help you save money and water by not over watering. Also get rebates for certain water saving improvements to your residential landscape/garden watering system.
  • Utah Energy Office has information and incentives to help you upgrade your homes energy efficiency
  • Weatherization Assistance Program - free and reduced-cost weatherization services

County specific:

If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center Email:
answers@hud.gov
Call: (800) 225-5342

 

DisasterResourcesDisaster Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?

Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.

  • Register with FEMA online
  • Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
  • Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.

 

 
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?
I experienced a disaster and need help.
 

My Local Office Information


For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.

 

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Salt Lake City Field Office
125 S. State Street, Suite 3001
Salt Lake City, UT 84138


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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now


At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:

  • Call: 988
  • Text: 988
  • Chat: 988lifeline.org
    Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:

Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:

Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?

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