Southeastern Association of Local Governments
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
SERDA coordinates economic development, housing, food security, aging, and loan programs across four southeastern Utah counties. Shared capacity matters in sparsely staffed rural governments, but its reach remains regional and administrative.
Who It's For
Businesses in SERDA's four-county region seeking RLF financing or economic development support; local governments coordinating regional plans; residents using housing, HEAT, or food-security programs.
What It Provides
Economic planning and development, Revolving Loan Fund business lending, housing assistance and weatherization, transportation planning, community gardens and food programs, aging services, and VITA tax assistance — see department pages on serda.utah.gov.
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://serda.utah.gov/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/southeastern-association-of-local-governments/
Cost / Eligibility
RLF and ED programs have loan and project eligibility criteria on the RLF page; human-services programs are need-based. Verify current RLF terms before recommending.
Best Fits
Southeastern Utah businesses needing gap financing or regional ED staff — especially manufacturing, energy-adjacent, or Main Street operators in Carbon, Emery, Grand, or San Juan counties. Not for Wasatch Front-only companies.
Evidence
- Official website · https://serda.utah.gov/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/southeastern-association-of-local-governments/
Open Questions
- Current RLF interest rates, maximum loan size, and eligible uses?
- Which economic development staff member handles new business inquiries?