How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Provo?

In the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,460 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,314 to $1,606 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Provo?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,257, 1-bedroom $1,265, 2-bedroom $1,460, 3-bedroom $2,031, 4-bedroom $2,449. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Provo?

Section 8 in Provo is administered by Housing Authority of Utah County, Housing Authority of the City of Provo. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Provo, UT, UT: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,460

HUD

Active vouchers

2,069

96% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

Unknown

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

Bedrooms	FMR	Payment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)	$1,257	$1,131 to $1,383
1-bedroom	$1,265	$1,139 to $1,392
2-bedroom	$1,460	$1,314 to $1,606
3-bedroom	$2,031	$1,828 to $2,234
4-bedroom	$2,449	$2,204 to $2,694

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Provo covers up to $1,460 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,314 to $1,606.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

2,069

Occupied

1,993

Utilization

96%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Provo

2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

Housing Authority of Utah County
Provo , UT · UT011 · 1,126 HCV units
Status unknown
8013738333
Housing Authority of the City of Provo
Provo , UT · UT007 · 943 HCV units
Status unknown
8019005672

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Provo, UT?

Source-of-income protection status for Utah is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Provo metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Utah County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Provo?: In the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,460 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,314 to $1,606 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Provo?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,257, 1-bedroom $1,265, 2-bedroom $1,460, 3-bedroom $2,031, 4-bedroom $2,449. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Provo?: Section 8 in Provo is administered by Housing Authority of Utah County, Housing Authority of the City of Provo. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Provo

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.