Section 8 — Salt Lake City, UT FMR

Section 8 rents
in salt lake city.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 59 ZIP codes in the Salt Lake City area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo and the median 3-bedroom $2,340/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $2,120 to $3,310/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of Utah Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Salt Lake City ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$1,260
1 BR$1,460
2 BR$1,750
3 BR$2,340
4 BR$2,670

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $2,120 to $3,310/mo across Salt Lake City's 59 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Salt Lake City area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 59 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
84006$1,690$2,260
84009$2,280$3,040
84020$2,080$2,790
84044$1,810$2,420
84047$1,780$2,380
84065$1,990$2,660
84070$1,830$2,440
84081$2,010$2,680
84084$1,990$2,660
84088$1,770$2,360
84090$1,750$2,340
84091$1,750$2,340
84092$2,480$3,310
84093$2,420$3,230
84094$2,120$2,830
84095$2,070$2,760
84096$2,120$2,830
84101$1,630$2,180
84102$1,750$2,340
84103$1,810$2,420
84104$1,580$2,120
84105$1,750$2,340
84106$1,650$2,200
84107$1,680$2,240
84108$1,890$2,520
84109$1,960$2,620
84110$1,750$2,340
84111$1,750$2,340
84112$1,580$2,120
84113$1,580$2,120
84114$1,750$2,340
84115$1,580$2,120
84116$1,580$2,120
84117$1,940$2,590
84118$2,060$2,750
84119$1,610$2,150
84120$1,710$2,280
84121$2,020$2,700
84122$1,750$2,340
84123$1,670$2,230
84124$1,690$2,260
84125$1,750$2,340
84126$1,750$2,340
84127$1,750$2,340
84128$2,180$2,910
84129$1,730$2,310
84133$1,750$2,340
84134$1,750$2,340
84138$1,750$2,340
84150$1,800$2,410
84151$1,750$2,340
84152$1,750$2,340
84157$1,750$2,340
84158$1,750$2,340
84165$1,750$2,340
84170$1,750$2,340
84171$1,750$2,340
84180$1,750$2,340
84199$1,750$2,340

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at salt lake city's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $2,340/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,950/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $1,463/mo — which supports roughly a $220,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $293,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$2,340/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,950/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$1,463/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$220,000
implied price (75% LTV)$293,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Salt Lake City Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Salt Lake City voucher deal.
Salt Lake City FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Salt Lake City?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Salt Lake City area is $2,340/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $2,120 to $3,310/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Salt Lake City FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Salt Lake City?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Salt Lake City. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $2,120 to $3,310/mo across the 59 ZIPs in this area.
Salt Lake City FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Salt Lake City?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every salt lake city listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Salt Lake City — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to Utah Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.