ABOUT US
Our mission is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities to individuals and families living in Utah.
Self-Help Homes is run by an Executive Director (Brad Bishop) and staff that operates under the direction of an independent Board of Trustees; six persons that have been appointed and who serve voluntarily. The Self-Help Homes Board of Trustees meets monthly to conduct the Self-Help Home’s business and set policy.
Our Story
Self-Help Homes was initially created as a non-profit arm for the Housing Authority of Utah County (HAUC) to address affordable housing issues in rural Summit, Utah and Wasatch Counties. Self-Help Homes incorporated with the state of Utah in November 1998 and soon thereafter went out on its own as it was designated by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Self-Help Homes is a United Way organization and has partnered with multiple non-profit, local, state and federal government organizations, such as the Housing Assistance Council in Washington DC, Provo City, Utah and Wasatch Counties, the State of Utah, HUD and USDA – Rural Development to complete affordable housing projects. Click here to read Self-Help Homes privacy policy.
The Annual Report
The Annual Report for the year ending September 30, 2024 is available.
Milestones
2000
Self-Help Homes received its first funding by the United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to build 20 homes through its Mutual Self-Help Housing program.
2001
Self-Help Homes became a member organization of the United Way.
2003
Self-Help Homes expanded its service area to all of Central Utah because of the lack of affordable housing and to bring the self-help housing program to urban areas.
2005
Self-Help Homes moved to its new office in Provo, Utah.
2007
Self-Help Homes completed its 100th home constructed in Utah County.
2007
Self-Help Homes completed it first Urban Self-Help Housing project in Provo/Orem.
2010
Self-Help Homes opened up the Mutual Self-Help Housing program in Wasatch County with its first homes starting in Heber City.
2012
Self-Help Homes begins marketing under the Self-Help Homes brand and logo.
2012
Self-Help Homes surpassed 300 homes started with the Self-Help Homes program.
2013
Self-Help Homes opened the Mutual Self-Help Housing program for the first time in Elk Ridge City.
2014
Self-Help Homes contracted to do its first Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project; a 31-unit apartment complex for seniors (55 and older) in Springville called Cedar View Apartments.
2016
Self-Help Homes opened up the Mutual Self-Help Housing program in Washington County with its first homes starting in LaVerkin and Toquerville.
2016
Self-Help Homes opened up the Mutual Self-Help Housing program in Washington County with its first homes starting in LaVerkin and Toquerville.
2019
Self-Help Homes completed its 500th home in the Mutual Self-Help Housing program in it's four county service area.
2023
Self-Help Homes opened up the Mutual Self-Help Housing program in Juab County with its first homes starting in Nephi.
2025
25 years of running the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program in Utah County.
TESTIMONIALS
Success stories
Many participant families have a story to tell. Below are some of those who were willing to share their struggles and accomplishments in achieving the “American Dream” of owning their own home.
PRE-APPLICATION
We’re here for you
To get your name on a waiting list, please take a minute to fill out a pre-application. Don’t be surprised if you get called earlier than expected as waiting lists tend to go quickly.
