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About Bear River Regional Housing Authority
Bear River Regional Housing Authority (PHA Code UT030) is located in Logan, Cache County, Utah. This authority manages approximately 161 assisted housing units, which are provided through 161 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Currently, the Public Housing program waitlist is open for applications. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Voucher (PBV), and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs are closed. The status of the Mainstream program is unknown. Public Housing recently changed from an unknown status to open, while the HCV program recently changed from open to closed.
For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for the Logan, UT-ID MSA area is $51,700 per year. Applicants should note the current open and closed program statuses when considering applying for assistance.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 11, 2020
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Bear River Regional Housing Authority accepts applications for Public Housing using a single application for both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Applications are available for download, in-person, or via fax. Eligibility includes meeting HUD income limits, U.S. citizenship or eligible legal status, and passing a criminal background check.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
As an interested household applies for the program, their name will be placed on a waiting list until funding becomes available. An eligible household must locate a unit in the private rental market where the landlord is willing to participate with the program, AND the unit meets the approval of the Housing Authority. Program participants pay at least 30% of their gross adjusted income, but not more than 40% of their gross adjusted income. The contract rent of the unit that the household chooses must be reasonable. The unit that the household chooses to use for their assistance must pass a housing inspection.
The Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently closed for Logan City Housing Authority, which is closely related to Bear River Regional Housing Authority.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration Project Based Vouchers (RAD PBV) waiting lists are currently closed.
No active waitlist information currently available for the Mainstream Voucher program.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Bear River Regional Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Bear River Regional Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Bear River Regional Housing Authority currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Bear River Regional Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $51,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Bear River Regional Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Bear River Regional Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Bear River Regional Housing Authority manages approximately 161 assisted housing units (161 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Logan. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Bear River Regional Housing Authority
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Bear River Regional Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Bear River Regional Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Logan. This program serves approximately 161 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Bear River Regional Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Logan. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Bear River Regional Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Logan maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Bear River Regional Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Bear River Regional Housing Authority?
Bear River Regional Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Bear River Regional Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Logan, UT-ID MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $51,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $21,700 | $36,200 | $57,900 |
| 2 Persons | $24,800 | $41,400 | $66,200 |
| 3 Persons | $27,900 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $55,850 | $89,350 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $60,000 | $95,950 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $64,150 | $102,550 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $68,250 | $109,200 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Bear River Regional Housing Authority — including across state lines.