Utah Housing Grants

The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of Utah is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of Utah. Although there are funds available to Utah residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive Utah Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.

Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in Utah

Utah's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $56,633.00 per year, only 76.20% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in Utah is $218,100.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.

Housing Grants for Green Homes in Utah

There are currently 979,000 households in the state of Utah. The local government in Utah actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of Utah to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in Utah, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.

Housing Grants for Minorities in Utah

To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in Utah actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of Utah.

Housing Grants for Home Businesses

For residents of Utah who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.

To apply for housing grants in Utah, contact Utah financial aid agencies.

Housing Grants in Local States

Recent Housing Grant Recipients

Recipient	Project, Industry, Purpose	Amount
Eugene Esquega (Government Fellowship)	Project: Expand existing coffee shop/laundromat Industry: Accommodation and Food Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Purpose: Expansion Capital	7109.00
SWP Industries Inc (Government Grant)	Project: Hire marketing manager for Bear Island facility Industry: Manufacturing, Mining and Energy Purpose: Job Creation Marketing Training / Certification / Wage Support	89100.00
The Cambridge House Limited Partnership (Government Fellowship)	Project: Acquire furnishings, equipment, floor coverings Industry: Information Not Available Purpose: Equipment	230700.00
Cozy Heat Inc (Government Loan)	Project: Establishment of firewood processing company Industry: Manufacturing, Mining and Energy Purpose: New Business Startup	43125.00
Aquaculture Doucet Ltd (Government Loan)	Project: Master seed collecting techniques to develop mature clams Industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Purpose: Research & Development / Patents	10616.00