For working renters and families in Provo and Orem, the tax-credit apartments are the main stock of rent-capped housing. They are ordinary-looking complexes whose owners took a federal tax credit in exchange for renting some or all units to households under an income limit, at capped rents. This page lists them, explains the rules, and says how to apply. We read the federal statute and a property list compiled from PolicyMap's LIHTC data on October 20, 2026.
If you need a voucher or public housing rather than a rent-capped unit, start with our housing assistance guide.
How the caps work
Under 26 U.S.C. 42(g), a tax-credit project must meet one of three tests:
- 20-50: at least 20% of units rent-restricted and occupied by households at or below 50% of area median income;
- 40-60: at least 40% of units rent-restricted and occupied by households at or below 60% of area median income; or
- income averaging: at least 40% of units restricted, with designated limits from 20% to 80% that average no more than 60%.
A restricted unit's gross rent cannot exceed 30% of the income limit that applies to it. HUD publishes the income limits for the Provo-Orem area each year. Many properties restrict every unit; some, like the mixed properties below, restrict only part.
The properties
From a list of Utah tax-credit properties placed in service through 2024, compiled from PolicyMap's LIHTC data:
Provo
| Property | Address (as listed) | Total units | Low-income units | Placed in service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulders Apartments | 750 South 650 West | 368 | 367 | 2017 |
| Boulder Springs Apartments | 750 South 650 West | 276 | 276 | 2000 |
| Liberty Center Apartments | 35 North 300 West | 120 | 60 | 2017 |
| Startup Crossing | 575 South Freedom Blvd | 101 | 78 | 2015 |
| Boulder Pointe | 750 South 650 West | 96 | 84 | 2000 |
| Slate Canyon | 1125 East 1080 South | 60 | 60 | 2000 |
| Central Park Station | 510 South 400 West | 59 | 48 | 2017 |
| Cascade Gardens | 461 West 200 North | 42 | 39 | 2015 |
| Maeser School Apartments | 162 South 500 East | 31 | 31 | 2006 |
| Canyon View Apartments | 142 West 500 North | 30 | 30 | 2003 |
| Mapleview Apartments | 1193 East 300 North | 24 | 24 | 2000 |
| Westgate Apartments | 1187-1189 West 200 North | 8 | 8 | 1995 |
| Crimson Court | 1143 West 220 North | 8 | 8 | 1996 |
| Franklin Heights Crown | 541 West 500 South | 4 | 4 | 2014 |
| 85 North Apartments (senior) | 688 West 100 North | not listed | not listed | 2020 |
Orem
| Property | Address (as listed) | Total units | Low-income units | Placed in service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Breeze Senior Living | 380 East 240 North | 57 | 57 | 1995 |
| Carillon Court | 1200 South 42-48 East | 16 | 16 | 2001 |
| Willow Cove | 1187 West 580 North | 8 | 8 | 1995 |
Read with care. Three Provo entries share 750 South 650 West, which may reflect phases of one site recorded separately. 85 North shows no unit count, a gap in the data. Addresses are as the list gives them and may differ from a property's mailing address. The compilation itself tells users to verify against HUD before relying on it. A property's restrictions run for a set period and can end, so confirm with the office that a unit is still income-restricted.
How to apply
- Call or visit the office of each property; there is no single application.
- Ask four questions: which unit sizes are restricted, the current income limit for your household size, the rent for that unit, and whether there is a waiting list and how it is run.
- Gather income proof for every adult: pay stubs, benefit letters, tax returns and bank statements.
- Check the student rule if anyone in the household is a full-time student.
- Apply to several. Waiting lists move at different speeds.
Never pay an application fee to someone who is not the property's office; our rental scams guide covers the warning signs.
Compare with the market
For what market-rate rent costs, see average rent in Provo and the Provo housing market data, which carries Zillow's rent index. Our first-time renter's checklist covers the lease itself, and Utah renters' rights what the law adds once you move in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an income-restricted apartment?
Which apartments in Provo are tax-credit properties?
Which tax-credit properties are in Orem?
Is an income-restricted apartment the same as Section 8?
How do I apply for a tax-credit apartment?
Can students live in tax-credit apartments?
How much is rent in a tax-credit apartment?
How current is this list?
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- 26 U.S. Code 42, Low-income housing credit, Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. Checked October 20, 2026.
- LIHTC Properties in Utah's 3rd District Through 2024 (PolicyMap data), Novogradac. Checked October 20, 2026.
