Salt Lake Valley / Urban Core
Salt Lake City · Salt Lake County
The Other Side Village
The Other Side Village is a highly structured, self-reliant neighborhood designed specifically for those transitioning out of chronic homelessness. Utilizing highly insulated, permanent-foundation tiny homes, the village operates on a unique peer-led, self-governing model. Residents work in on-site social enterprises to subsidize operational costs, creating a dignified, therapeutic environment equipped with comprehensive medical and behavioral wrap-around services right in the Salt Lake City core.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp electrical service to permanent foundation cottages. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal city water and municipal public sewer—hardwired urban infrastructure. |
| Build Certifications | Permanent modular cottages under Salt Lake City zoning variances and Utah building standards. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed—maximum one per household, 50 lb weight limit. ADA service and support animals strictly accommodated. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent benchmarks
Subsidized permanent supportive housing—no market lot rent. Placement through chronically unhoused entry criteria.
Utility inclusions
All-inclusive subsidized housing covers water, sewer, electricity, and fiber broadband.
Lease mechanics
Strict chronically unhoused entry criteria—not open-market leases. No application fee documented.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Permanent-foundation insulated cottages in pedestrian-first village layout—confirm eligibility with village intake.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Master-planned village design with on-site aesthetic review enforced.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal sewer required—composting not permitted as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Fiber broadband included; grid-tied electric standard.
Site edibles & gardens
Pedestrian-first layout with communal gathering spaces; confirm gardening programs with management.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Salt Lake County?
The Other Side Village is permanent supportive housing—not a Salt Lake County THOW land-lease or backyard ADU pathway. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing housing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Master-planned supportive village with permanent-foundation modular cottages, massive central community center, on-site bakery/thrift social enterprises, and medical/dental clinic.
Permanent supportive housing subsidized through on-site social enterprises—no market lot rent. Strict chronically unhoused entry criteria. All-inclusive subsidized fee covers utilities and community services.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Clubhouse
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Permanent supportive housing for chronically unhoused individuals—not open-market THOW land-lease or nightly rentals. Pets allowed—max one per household, 50 lb limit; ADA service and support animals accommodated.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.