Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

“I applied for Senior Housing in the past, am I still on the waitlist?”

There is no common waitlist for housing issues. You will need to track the buildings you applied with and call them back for housing and waitlist updates. Make sure you call and update your contact information regularly.

Please reference the 55 Plus Resource Directory and search the service category listings under “housing” for more information or click here for

Utah Community Action has a landlord Mediation Program. You can reach them by phone at (801) 359-2444.

In some situations, Aging & Adult Services can assist in resolving the situation. You can call us at (385) 468-3200.

Click here for details on housing application process and requirements.

“I have received lease violations/my landlord wants to evict me, what are my options?”

Utah Community Action has a landlord Mediation Program. You can reach them by phone at (801) 359-2444.

In some situations, Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services can assist in resolving the situation. You can call us at (385) 468-3200.

“I have been denied an apartment at the building I want to live in, what do I do now?”

Some applications are denied for a variety of reasons (such as criminal justice involvement, poor credit, prior eviction record, etc.) If you have been denied, you can always appeal. Most situations are taken on a “case by case” basis, and applicants are encouraged to appeal if they feel they have been unfairly denied. When applying for subsidized housing, it is a good idea to apply with more than one building/management company, in order to have several options.