Utah County, UT Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Utah County (Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,257 | $1,131–$1,383 |
| 1 BR | $1,265 | $1,139–$1,392 |
| 2 BR | $1,460 | $1,314–$1,606 |
| 3 BR | $2,031 | $1,828–$2,234 |
| 4 BR | $2,449 | $2,204–$2,694 |
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:
- 84003
- 84004
- 84005
- 84013
- 84042
- 84043
- 84045
- 84057
- 84058
- 84059
- 84062
- 84097
- 84601
- 84602
- 84603
- 84605
- 84606
- 84626
- 84628
- 84633
- 84639
- 84645
- 84648
- 84651
- 84653
- 84655
- 84660
- 84663
- 84664
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Utah 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 $1,314–$1,606/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 Utah County, UT for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Utah County (Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA) is $1,257 for a studio, $1,265 for 1 bedroom, $1,460 for 2 bedrooms, $2,031 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,449 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Utah County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Utah County that range is about $1,314–$1,606 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.