Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Riverton, UT
3 affordable buildings in Riverton
Riverton, UT has 3 income-restricted buildings across 1 ZIP code: 2 tax credit and 1 Section 8. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In Riverton
Operation Conquest
1150 West 12645 South, Riverton, UT 84065
16 units · 15 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Bluffs Apts.
14035 S. Marketview Drive, Bluffdale, UT 84065
168 units · 166 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
No buildings in Riverton match this filter.
Programs in Riverton
- Tax credit
- Section 8
ZIP codes in Riverton
Nearby cities
Rents and income limits in 84065
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,850/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $74,000/yr
- Renters in 84065 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 41%
Income limits (2026)
Salt Lake City, UT area · median family income $126,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,500 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 2 | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 3 | $34,100 | $56,750 | $90,850 |
| 4 | $37,850 | $63,050 | $100,900 |
| 5 | $40,900 | $68,100 | $109,000 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $73,150 | $117,050 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $78,200 | $125,150 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $83,250 | $133,200 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 84065 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,202 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,349 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,615 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,439 |
Wider area = Salt Lake City, UT. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,650 (84088) to $2,210 (84093).
Census figures for 84065 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,908. Median household income $128,192. 16% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 17% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 84065's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 84065Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Riverton, UT?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Riverton, UT, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Riverton, UT have openings?
These lists for Riverton, UT don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Riverton, UT?
Use the phone number on each building card in Riverton, UT. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Riverton, UT?
In Riverton, UT, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in Riverton, UT?
This directory lists 3 income-restricted buildings in Riverton, UT. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Which ZIP codes in Riverton have affordable housing?
Income-restricted buildings in Riverton are listed in 84065 (3).
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Riverton, UT?
Most income-restricted buildings in Riverton, UT serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $44,150, and $63,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($70,650 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Riverton, UT?
For many programs in Riverton, UT, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $44,150 a year for 1 person and $63,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $70,650 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Riverton, UT?
There is no single waiting list for Riverton, UT. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Riverton, UT?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Riverton, UT. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Riverton, UT?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Riverton, UT, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Riverton, UT is $1,850 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Riverton, UT?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Riverton, UT. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Riverton, UT?
This page may still list buildings in Riverton, UT that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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