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Find Help Near You in Utah

Free, private help lines for Utah, plus help with rent, eviction and utility bills. Save these numbers in your phone today, before you need them.

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911Danger or emergency right now988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours211Shelter, food, bills, anything else1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

Behind on rent or bills? Start here

Hi friend. If rent is due, a shutoff notice came, or you're worried about losing your home, take a breath. You're not the first, and there are people in Utah who help with this every day.

Start by dialing 211, or call your local workforce services office. They can point you to energy help and emergency housing programs when funds allow.

Dial 211Find your DWS office
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Quick answers

Where do I start if I'm behind on rent?

Talk to your landlord early, if it feels safe. Then dial 211 and ask about rent help near you. In Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division at 801 535 7712 can tell you about help with rent and bills. Ask what is open now.

Dial 211

Official page: uw.org/211, slc.gov/housingstability

What if I got an eviction notice or court papers?

Don't ignore it. Court papers often come with a short window to respond, and the timing matters. Check the official page below, and decide what's right for you.

Legal aid may be able to help if you qualify. Call Utah Legal Services at 801 328 8891.

Call legal aidUtah Legal Services

Official page: utahlegalservices.org, utcourts.gov

Can I get help with my utility bills?

Yes, maybe. The HEAT program helps households who qualify pay winter heating bills, through local offices. In Salt Lake and Tooele counties, call 844 214 3090. In other counties, find your local HEAT office on the state list. Funds can run low, so it helps to ask early.

Call HEATFind your HEAT office

Official page: jobs.utah.gov/community/scso/seal/documents/localoffice.pdf

What if I need help with a deposit or moving?

Some local programs help with deposits or first month's rent for people who qualify. Ask 211 and your local community action agency. If you're homeless now, ask about Coordinated Entry. It can connect you with housing programs.

Dial 211
Think you were treated differently when renting?

You can report it. The Utah Labor Commission takes reports of housing discrimination. Questions about what counts? Check the official page below.

Labor Commission

Official page: laborcommission.utah.gov

How do I find my local workforce services office?

Dial 211, or use the office finder on the Department of Workforce Services website.

Dial 211Find your DWS office

Your first steps, in order

Tick each one as you go. Your ticks stay on this phone only.

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All done. You are ready, friend.

Papers to have ready

Going in ready can make the visit go faster. Here are some examples.

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All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: keep your papers safe. Keep your ID, Social Security card and benefit letters in one folder or zip bag. Take photos of each paper and save them where you can get to them, like your email. Never share your EBT card PIN with anyone.

Who to call in Utah

Here are some official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

Any local help

Utah 211

A help line and online search for local help with housing, food, utilities, health care and more, anywhere in Utah. You can also call 888 826 9790.

Call 211Visit website

Official page: uw.org/211

Energy and emergency help

Utah Community Action Partnership

Local community action agencies across Utah help with energy bills, emergency needs and job support. Call the intake line to start.

Call 801 359 2444Visit website

Official page: utahca.org/contact-us

Help that works in every state

Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Private calls 24/7 for Veterans who are homeless or at risk. Trained staff connect you to your nearest VA for help.

Call 877 424 3838

Official page: va.gov/homeless

Example: say your hours got cut in Logan

You could dial 211 and ask about rent help. You could ask your local workforce services office or 211 about energy help. If your landlord gives you court papers, you could call legal aid the same day.

Or say you're behind on rent in St. George. You could gather your lease, your landlord's notice and your pay stubs. You could call your local workforce services office or 211 and say, "I'm behind on rent and I want to stay in my home. What can I apply for?" You could also dial 211 for other local programs, and call legal aid if you got court papers.

Bunkly tip: call your utility too. Many utility companies offer payment plans. Call before the shutoff date if you can, and ask what they can do.

What to say

To legal aid

"Hi. I got (an eviction notice or court papers) from my landlord."

"The paper is dated (date). I live in (town or city)."

"Can someone help me understand what to do next?"

To your landlord

"I want to be honest with you. My hours got cut and I'll be short this month."

"I've applied for help, and I can pay (amount) on (date)."

"Can we put a plan in writing?"

If you get put on hold or cut off

"Hi, I was just talking with someone about (what you need), and we got cut off."

"Can you help me pick up where we left off?"

"Is there a direct number I can use if this happens again?"

Bunkly tip: ask about the total cost. Before you sign, ask what you'll pay each month, including utilities and fees. A lower rent can cost more if heat and hot water aren't included.

Test yourself

Four quick questions. Tap an answer to see why.

1. You got court papers from your landlord. What is a good first move?

Court papers often come with a short window to respond, and the timing matters.

2. Will a help program pay all of your rent?

Ask each place what they can do.

3. Can you get help if you have a job?

Each place decides who it can serve, so it is worth asking.

4. One place tells you no. What now?

A no from one place isn't a no from everyone. Programs have different rules, funds and space.

Guides that go with this

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Housing help sources last checked Oct 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

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