The Housing Choice Voucher Program allows very low income families the ability to choose their own apartment in Salt Lake County, and rent at rates based on their household income. Most vouchers are used in the private housing market in units operated by private landlords. However, due to the shortage of low cost units in the market, voucher-holders may choose an apartment in one of the existing tax-credit subsidized projects. In these circumstances the system provides the low income voucher-holder a double subsidy. Utah law prevents landlords from discriminating against renters on the basis of source of income. This means that landlords are obligated to rent to voucher-holders if the applicant is otherwise qualified for the unit. The Housing
