Affordable housing services in West Valley City are managed by Housing Connect. All services previously managed by the West Valley City Housing Authority are now available through Housing Connect:

3595 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Phone: 801-284-4400
TDD: 801-284-4407

Efforts of the City

It has become more and more expensive to rent or own in the Salt Lake Valley. During the past several decades, the City realized that there needed to be a holistic approach to dealing with homelessness as well as affordable housing. 

The City Council, along with the Planning Commission and City Staff, has worked on ways to incorporate housing options throughout the city where hard-working families and individuals can find affordable housing. The result of this citywide effort is evident with more than 20,000 affordable housing units now available in West Valley City.  

Programs

Affordable housing programs offer housing throughout the city in existing neighborhoods where the community rallies around those in need while also demonstrating the benefits of working hard and contributing to the neighborhood. 

Section 8 vouchers are a valuable resource for residents to have access to affordable housing, and the City has a high concentration (over 17% of vouchers available for the valley-wide program are in WVC).  

There is a large rental market in the city with over 31% of all housing units being renter-occupied. This is higher than the vast majority of all other valley cities, and it allows more affordable options for those looking for a place to rent.  

Housing Variety

Emergency Shelters

West Valley City recognizes that emergency shelters are not the solution to the problem. With that said, the City has still stepped up to provide resources for those in need. The City is home to the Kelly Benson Apartments, which provide 59 housing units for those over 55. West Valley City continues to step up and provides over $500,000 annually in direct funding for homeless assistance, including rental assistance, shelter support, and emergency services.

Other Housing Options

The City also provides significant housing options for those with disabilities and/or mental illness, with housing units at The Work Activity Center, Valley Crossroads, and Valley Horizons apartments. The Decker Lake Youth Center, though not necessarily an emergency shelter, is a lockdown facility for serious and habitual delinquent youth who often spend their days on the streets before going to the lockdown.

These are just a couple of examples of the city identifying a need for affordable housing and figuring out a way to make it work well in the city.

Housing Resources

With a variety of supported and subsidized housing options, West Valley City offers housing resources for low-income families and individuals, seniors, and those with mental and physical disabilities.

  • Valley Crossroads
  • Valley Horizons
  • Kelly Benson Apartments