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Finding your home at First Step House

First Step House offers deeply affordable and supportive housing for individuals and families at different stages of recovery and stability. This page outlines our housing options, eligibility criteria, referral pathways, and support services—so you can understand what’s available and find the program that best fits your needs.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Lifelong housing options for men and women with lifelong disabling behavioral health conditions at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Address: 429 Denver Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
  • Units: 75 one-bedroom apartments (9 ADA accessible), fully furnished
  • Amenities: Community room, computer lab, exercise room, free laundry, library
  • Lease: 1-year lease, renewable; lifetime eligibility if qualifications continue
  • Rent: 30% of income or $25/month minimum; $700 deposit; all utilities included
  • Population: Single adults with PSH need, high mental health service use, SMI diagnosis, Optum Legacy Medicaid, homeless status, <30% AMI
  • Services: Individual/group therapy, peer support, case management, employment support, 24-hour staff, transportation, recovery meetings (voluntary)
  • Referral: Service providers email liveatcentralcity@firststephouse.org
  • Address: 426 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
  • Units: 40 one-bedroom apartments (7 ADA), fully furnished
  • Amenities: Community room, computer lab, exercise room, free laundry, library
  • Lease: 1-year lease, renewable
  • Rent: Project-Based Voucher; 30% of income or $25/month minimum; $700 deposit; all utilities included
  • Population: Single adults with PSH need, substance use disorder, disability, homeless status, <30% AMI
  • Services (Mon–Fri, 8–5): Counseling, groups, peer support, case management, employment, recovery planning 
  • Referral: Service providers email liveatmedina@firststephouse.org
  • Address: 169 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
  • Units: 46 studio apartments (351 sq ft), fully furnished
  • Amenities: Wellness office, computer lab, laundry
  • Lease: 1-year lease, renewable
  • Rent: Project-Based Voucher; 30% of income or $25/month minimum; $600 deposit; all utilities included
  • Population: Single adults with PSH need, SUD, disability, homeless status, <30% AMI
  • Services (Mon–Fri, 8–5): Counseling, groups, peer support, case management, employment services, recovery planning
  • Referral: Service providers email liveatstratford@firststephouse.org
  • 44 North Apartments (2026) — 67 units, 44 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City
  • 273 East Apartments (2028) — 34 units, 273 E 800 S, Salt Lake City
  • Gardens at Palmer Court (2028) — 61 units, 999 S Main St, Salt Lake City

Deeply Affordable Housing

Affordable housing units throughout the Salt Lake Valley for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Our partners own the buildings, and First Step House provides housing case management for tenants.

  • Location: 2333 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84116
  • Capacity:102 units case managed by First Step House
  • Eligibility: First Step House units are designated for individuals ages 62+ and veterans
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services
  •  Referral: Check eligibility and waitlist information here
  • Location: 2960 S Richmond St. Salt Lake City, UT 84106
  • Capacity: 11 units case managed by First Step House
  • Eligibility: First Step House units are designated for families under 30% AMI with experience of homelessness and those under 44% AMI with special needs. Rental costs are income dependent.
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services
  • Referral: Check eligibility and waitlist information here 
  • Location: 152 W 4250 S, Murray, UT 84107
  • Capacity: 5 units case managed by First Step House
  • Eligibility: First Step House units are designated for seniors 62+ under 25% AMI with experience of homelessness. Preference given to veterans. Rental costs are income dependent.
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services
  • Referral: Check eligibility and waitlist information here 
  • Location: 144 W 4250 S, Murray, UT 84107
  • Capacity: 5 units case managed by First Step House
  • Eligibility: First Step House units are designated for seniors 62+ under 25% AMI with experience of homelessness. Preference given to veterans. Rental costs are income dependent.
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services
  • Referral: Check eligibility and waitlist information here
  • Location: 4101 South Howick, Millcreek, UT 84106
  • Capacity: 11 units case managed by First Step House
  • Eligibility: First Step House units are designated for families under 30% AMI with experience of homelessness. Rental costs are income dependent.
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services
  • Referral: Check eligibility and waitlist information here 

Veterans Transitional Housing

Valor House

  • Location: VA Medical Campus, 720 Valdez Dr, Salt Lake City
  • Units: 72 private units with private bath; shared kitchens, gym, laundry; two meals daily
  • Eligibility: Veterans (all discharge statuses), homeless or at risk, no active substance use, disclose/manage psychiatric/legal issues, no violent convictions
  • Services: Therapy, SUD treatment, medication management, intensive case management, employment/benefits navigation, legal/financial assistance, peer support, VA liaison
  • Programs:
    90-Day Bridge — for veterans with permanent housing placement waiting to move in
    9-Month Service Intensive — for veterans ready to search for housing
    2-Year Clinical/Special Needs — for veterans with significant mental health needs
Referrals

Transitional Sober Living

Recovery Residences

  • Location: Several locations throughout Salt Lake County
  • Capacity: 52 beds in men’s recovery residences and court-linked housing
  • Eligibility: Graduates of FSH treatment programs at risk of homelessness
  • Services: Case management, outpatient treatment, recovery support, employment services, rental assistance
  • Referral: Internal only; coordinated by case managers

Court-Referred Housing

FSHR House

  • Location: Salt Lake City (residential setting)
  • Capacity: 12 beds
  • Eligibility: Individuals referred directly from Mental Health Court
  • Services: Case management, recovery support, coordination with court and probation officers
  • Referral: Exclusive referral pathway through Salt Lake County Mental Health Court
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