The Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake provides affordable accommodations to individuals, low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens, and people with physical and mental disabilities. It operates maintenance, executive, accounts payable, human resource and public housing departments. The full-service housing authority constructs more than 700 housing units and serves over 1,300 individuals and families in Salt Lake County in Utah. It provides housing assistance to nearly 2,100 households through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake deals in single-family units and high-rise apartment buildings. It offers vacancy preparation, modernization, site work and preventive maintenance services. The authority features a rental assistance program includes the placement of homeless families in community-based apartments. It also verifies the income status of occupants and inspects units. The Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake offers youth programs to prevent the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, as well as promotes employment opportunities. Its family self-sufficiency program serves more than 150 families and offers homeownership classes, budgeting assistance and financial counseling. The Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake maintains a location in Salt Lake City.