Community Development Corporation of Utah

DBA
CDCU
A US Department of Housing and Urban Development approved community development corporation that helps low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Services provided include homebuyer/home purchase counseling, personal financial counseling, housing down payment loans/grants, HUD approved counseling, low income/subsidized rental housing, and relocation assistance,
Description:

Serves as a community development corporation for Utah, assisting with housing related community assistance.

Eligibility:
Varies by program, call for details.
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in for information and counseling.
Fees:
Varies by program. Call for information.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides individualized home buyer counseling through an online and in-person class. Helps people to navigate the purchase process and avoid common mistakes in purchasing a home.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website to register.
Fees:
$75 per household (online)
Service Contact Information:

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cdcutah.org/i-want-to/homestart
Description:

Provides help with down payment and closing costs for eligible home buyers in Salt Lake County, Taylorsville, and Salt Lake City. Financial assistance limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. No waiting lists.

Eligibility:
Visit website for specific eligibility requirements. Down payment assistance available throughout Salt Lake County, Taylorsville, and Salt Lake City. West Valley City & West Jordan administer their own DPA program.
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or by appointment.
Fees:
$75 for safety inspection due at time of closing.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Equips individuals and families to become and remain successful homeowners. Provides specific counseling for families facing foreclosure.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in for information and counseling.
Fees:
Varies by program. Call for information.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

Provides a Smart Start financial class that can teach individuals and families how to create a budget, manage credit score, manage debt, and set financial goals. Available in a 4-step program or as individual one-on-one coaching sessions.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Call or complete the contact form on the website to register.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

cdcutah.org/i-want-to/become-more-financially-stable
Description:

Lists and sells low-cost rental units for individuals or families in need.

Eligibility:
Income requirements vary by unit, call or visit website for details.
Service Hours:
M - Th 9 am - 5 pm; F 9 am - 12 noon
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information or view list of properties online.
Fees:
Vary by listing and income level.
Service Contact Information:

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Description:

The Relocation Assistance Fund for Tenants (RAFT) provides funding for low-income renters in Salt Lake City who are displaced because of the demolition of their housing, a major renovation or rehabilitation of their housing, change of use of their housing (owner moving in, change to business use, etc.) or expiration of income or rent restriction on housing.

Eligibility:
Must be a resident of Salt Lake City and have an income of 80% or less of the area's medium income.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or complete the contact form on the website.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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slc.gov/can/renters