Buying In Provo–Orem, UT
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From Orem to American Fork, we buy Provo–Orem multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
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Provo–Orem Submarkets: Orem · Lehi · American Fork · Springville — Utah County, UT
The Provo–Orem Market
What Drives Rentals In Provo–Orem
Provo–Orem is the core of Utah County, where Provo's 114,766 residents and Orem's 97,182 live between Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University. Renters occupy 60.6% of Provo's homes and 42.2% of Orem's in the ACS 2020-2024. Utah County's median age of 25.8 is the lowest of any county with 250,000 or more residents in that survey.
This profile reports Provo and Orem figures separately rather than blending them. It covers HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, 2025 tax rates for both cities, Utah landlord statutes and each city's rental license rules. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Provo–Orem, UT can check their numbers here against official sources before talking to a buyer. Rental vacancy runs 2.6% in Provo and 3.7% in Orem, both below Utah's 5.5%.
Lehi, American Fork and Springville round out the metro, but their renter shares run lower. Renters occupy 24.8% of Lehi homes and 34.2% of American Fork homes.
Silicon Slopes tech payrolls
Utah County is home to the Silicon Slopes corridor. It held 12,724 information-sector payroll jobs in 2024, 30.8% of Utah's 41,291, per Utah Department of Workforce Services Table 9.BYU and UVU enrollment
Brigham Young University reports 37,874 daytime students for fall 2026. Utah Valley University enrolled 48,670 in fall 2025, giving Provo and Orem a combined 86,544 students.Youngest large county nationwide
Utah County's median age is 25.8 in the ACS 2020-2024, the lowest of any county with 250,000 or more residents. Utah's median is 32.0 and the national median is 38.9.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Provo–Orem
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Provo–Orem Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Provo–Orem
Renters occupy 60.6% of Provo's 34,022 occupied homes, according to the ACS 2020-2024 tenure table for Provo. Orem's renter share is 42.2% of 31,291 occupied homes in the same survey for Orem. Provo and Orem together hold 33,841 renter households, 52.6% of Utah County's 64,389.
The suburbs rent less. Renters occupy 24.8% of homes in Lehi, 34.2% in American Fork and 28.3% in Springville, per the same ACS 2020-2024 table. Renter households concentrate in Provo and Orem instead.
The tenant base is young. Provo's median age is 23.6 years and Orem's is 27.0, per the ACS 2020-2024 median age table. Utah County's median age of 25.8 is the lowest of any county with 250,000 or more residents in that survey.
Students and campus jobs anchor demand. Brigham Young University reports 37,874 daytime students for fall 2026 on its facts and figures page. Utah Valley University in Orem enrolled a record 48,670 students in fall 2025, per UVU's enrollment release. BYU ranked fifth on the Utah Department of Workforce Services list of Utah's largest employers for 2024, with 15,000 to 19,999 workers.
Rents and affordability in Provo and Orem
Provo's median gross rent is $1,193 a month, per the ACS 2020-2024 median gross rent table. Orem's median gross rent is $1,438, and Utah County's is $1,541. Provo's median household income is $64,171, against $83,342 in Orem and $100,671 countywide.
Rent burden is heavy in both cities. In Provo, 48.1% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on gross rent, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25070. Another 24.2% of Provo renters spend 50% or more. Orem's figures are 43.7% and 18.2%.
HUD's FY2027 fair market rents for the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA took effect October 1, 2026. The two-bedroom FMR of $1,363 is $170 above Provo's median gross rent and $75 below Orem's.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT MSA |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,186 |
| One bedroom | $1,192 |
| Two bedrooms | $1,363 |
| Three bedrooms | $1,887 |
| Four bedrooms | $2,278 |
Source: HUD fair market rent documentation. Rental vacancy was 2.6% in Provo and 3.7% in Orem, per ACS 2020-2024 table DP04, against 5.5% for Utah.
Those vacancy rates matter to anyone looking to sell commercial property in Provo–Orem, UT. Buyers underwrite occupancy first, and both core cities run below the statewide rate.
Apartment stock in Provo and Orem
Provo has 12,958 homes in buildings with five or more units, 36.1% of its 35,944 housing units, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25024. Orem has 7,627 such homes, 23.2% of its 32,835 units. Utah County's five-plus share is 16.3%.
Orem holds more of the largest complexes. Orem counts 2,577 homes in buildings of 50 or more units, compared with 2,126 in Provo. Provo leans toward smaller buildings, with 8,502 homes in two- to four-unit structures and 2,977 in 20-49 unit buildings.
Provo's housing is older. Some 46.0% of Provo's housing units were built before 1980, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25034, and its median year built is 1983. Orem's pre-1980 share is 36.5%, with a median year built of 1989.
Age shapes due diligence. Before you sell commercial real estate in Provo–Orem, UT, gather roof, plumbing and electrical records for any pre-1980 building.
Property taxes in Utah County with a $2,000,000 example
Apartments in Utah County are taxed on 55% of fair market value when units are tenants' primary residences. Utah Code 59-2-103 grants a 45% residential exemption, including for each residential property that is a tenant's primary residence. The Utah County Assessor states that exempt owners pay tax on 55% of fair market value.
Provo tax area 110-0000 carries a 2025 final rate of 0.010019, per the Utah State Tax Commission's 2025 Tax Rates by Area. That total includes Provo City School District at 0.006922, Provo City at 0.001678 and Utah County at 0.000893. Orem tax area 090-0000 carries 0.007964, including Alpine School District at 0.005774 and Orem City at 0.000755.
Here is the math for a building with a $2,000,000 market value. Taxable value is $2,000,000 × 55% = $1,100,000. In Provo tax area 110-0000, $1,100,000 × 0.010019 = $11,020.90 a year. In Orem tax area 090-0000, $1,100,000 × 0.007964 = $8,760.40 a year.
Rates vary by tax area, so check your parcel. Orem tax area 091-0000 sits in Provo City School District and carries 0.009112.
Valuation appeals go to the Utah County Board of Equalization under Utah Code 59-2-1004. The filing deadline is September 15 or 45 days after the valuation notice, whichever is later. The 2026 Board of Equalization appeal application sets September 15, 2026 as this year's deadline.
Landlord rules in Provo and Orem
Utah bars local rent control. Utah Code 57-20-1 bars a county, city or town from controlling rents or fees on private residential property. Only the Legislature's express approval lifts that bar.
Deposits must be settled within 30 days. Utah Code 57-17-3 requires the owner to return the deposit balance within 30 days after the renter vacates. Any deductions must be itemized in writing.
Notice periods are short. Under Utah Code 78B-6-802, a nonpayment notice gives the tenant three business days to pay or surrender the unit. A month-to-month tenancy ends with notice served at least 15 calendar days before the period ends.
Both cities run rental license programs. Provo City Code 6.26.020 requires a business license to operate a rental dwelling, and that license does not transfer to a new owner. Orem's Landlord Licensing Program requires a license for every rental unit and keeps rental utility bills in the landlord's or manager's name.
What it means for an owner
Provo and Orem pair a student-heavy renter base with tight vacancy. Rental vacancy of 2.6% in Provo and 3.7% in Orem supports steady income for a buyer. Provo's 48.1% rent burden means a buyer will test any rent growth assumption against what tenants already pay.
If you plan to sell commercial property in Provo–Orem, UT, start with the tax area, the rental license and the deposit ledger. A Provo buyer needs its own license, and the seller must give Provo written notice within 30 days of the transfer. Run your figures through our cap rate calculator to see how a buyer will value current rents.
Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with five or more units across Utah County, including Orem, Lehi, American Fork and Springville. When you are ready to sell your apartment building in Provo–Orem, request a cash offer and we will review rent rolls, tax bills and condition with you directly.
Before You Sell
Selling In Provo–Orem
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- A Provo rental dwelling license does not transfer. The holder must notify Provo in writing within 30 days of a sale, and the buyer obtains its own.
- Before you sell commercial real estate in Provo–Orem, UT, confirm the parcel's tax area. Provo area 110-0000 carried 0.010019 in 2025, and Orem area 090-0000 carried 0.007964.
- If you sell multifamily property in Provo–Orem, have deposit records ready, because Utah Code 57-17-3 gives owners 30 days to return deposits with itemized deductions.
- HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,363 for the Provo-Orem-Lehi MSA sits above Provo's $1,193 median gross rent and below Orem's $1,438.
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Provo–Orem Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Provo–Orem, UT without listing it?
You can sell directly to a buyer that purchases apartment buildings, such as Skyline Capital Investments, which buys properties with five or more units. Start with your rent roll, your 2025 tax notice and your tax area number. In Provo, plan for the rental license step, because the license does not transfer and the new owner must obtain one. A direct sale skips public showings and lets you plan the closing date around tenant leases.
What paperwork follows me when I sell commercial real estate in Provo–Orem, UT?
Expect a buyer to request rent rolls, leases, deposit records and utility accounts. Provo City Code 6.26.020 requires the license holder to give written notice within 30 days of transferring a rental dwelling. Orem's Landlord Licensing Program keeps rental utility bills in the landlord's or manager's name, so plan to move those accounts at closing. Utah Code 57-17-3 sets the 30-day rule for returning deposits with itemized deductions.
How much property tax will I pay on a $2 million apartment building in Provo?
Assume the Utah County Assessor values the building at $2,000,000 and units are tenants' primary residences. Taxable value is then $1,100,000 after the 45% exemption in Utah Code 59-2-103. At Provo tax area 110-0000's 2025 rate of 0.010019, the bill is $11,020.90. The same building in Orem tax area 090-0000, at 0.007964, would owe $8,760.40. Check the tax area on your notice before selling commercial property in Provo–Orem, because rates differ by area.
Can Provo or Orem cap what I charge in rent?
No. Utah Code 57-20-1 bars any county, city or town from controlling rents or fees on private residential property. Only express approval from the Legislature lifts that bar. Both cities keep their zoning, building and planning authority, which the statute preserves. Provo's median gross rent is $1,193 and Orem's is $1,438 in the ACS 2020-2024, against HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $1,363.
How fast can I remove a tenant who stops paying rent in Utah?
Utah Code 78B-6-802 lets an owner serve a written notice requiring payment of rent or surrender of the unit. The tenant is in unlawful detainer if that notice goes unanswered for three business days after service. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended with notice served 15 calendar days or more before the period ends. Keep copies of every notice, because a court will ask for proof of service.
Why do Provo and Orem apartments stay full?
Rental vacancy is 2.6% in Provo and 3.7% in Orem, per ACS 2020-2024 table DP04, against 5.5% statewide. Brigham Young University reports 37,874 daytime students for fall 2026, and Utah Valley University enrolled 48,670 in fall 2025. Utah County's median age of 25.8 is the lowest among counties with 250,000 or more residents. Low vacancy is a selling point when you sell your apartment building in Provo–Orem.
Will you buy a Provo–Orem property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
Can I sell my Provo–Orem apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Can I sell rental property in Provo–Orem with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Provo–Orem?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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