Salt Lake County, UT Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,259 | $1,133–$1,385 |
| 1 BR | $1,456 | $1,310–$1,602 |
| 2 BR | $1,747 | $1,572–$1,922 |
| 3 BR | $2,333 | $2,100–$2,566 |
| 4 BR | $2,666 | $2,399–$2,933 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 84006
- 84009
- 84020
- 84044
- 84047
- 84065
- 84070
- 84081
- 84088
- 84090
- 84092
- 84093
- 84094
- 84095
- 84101
- 84104
- 84106
- 84107
- 84108
- 84109
- 84117
- 84118
- 84119
- 84120
- 84121
- 84123
- 84128
- 84129
- 84150
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Salt Lake County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $1,572–$1,922/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Salt Lake County, UT for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area) is $1,259 for a studio, $1,456 for 1 bedroom, $1,747 for 2 bedrooms, $2,333 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,666 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Salt Lake County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Salt Lake County that range is about $1,572–$1,922 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.