Section 8 in Utah County, UT
2,069 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Utah County, 96% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Utah County (FY2026)
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 Utah County 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.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Utah County?
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.
Utah County in the Provo metro
Utah County is one of the counties inside the Provo, UT core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Provo metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Utah County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of Utah County
Provo · PHA code UT011
1,126 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Provo
Provo · PHA code UT007
943 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Utah County
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Other Utah counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 666,021 · FIPS 49049.