Section 8 in Provo, UT: FMR & Landlord Guide
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metro area (CBSA 39340). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,257 | $1,131 – $1,383 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,265 | $1,139 – $1,392 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,031 | $1,828 – $2,234 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,449 | $2,204 – $2,694 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Provo, UT covers up to $1,460 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,314–$1,606.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Provo, UT
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of Utah County
Provo, UT · UT011 · 1,126 HCV units
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Provo
Provo, UT · UT007 · 943 HCV units
Source-of-income law in UT
Source-of-income protection status for UT is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Provo, UT property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.