From Richfield and Salina to Koosharem and Joseph, Sevier County's 12 towns hold a mix of homes. Some date to the years after Mormon pioneers began settling here on June 15, 1864, and others are newer construction. That mix matters when you are figuring out whether a stair lift will fit.
The county spreads across 1,918 square miles of rolling land and mountain ridges, with only 11.3 people per square mile. Out here, the distance to an installer is a real part of the planning. This page walks through the home styles you are likely to have, the lift types that suit them, and the local and state programs that may help with cost.
The housing here includes single-family homes, townhouses, walk-up apartments, split-level homes and ranch-style homes. A straight staircase, common in many townhouses and single-family homes, usually takes a straight stair lift, which is the simplest type to fit.
Split-level homes are a different story. The short flights between levels often turn or have a landing, and that usually calls for a curved lift built to the exact shape of the stairs. Ranch-style homes may have few interior stairs, but steps to a basement or an entry can still be a daily problem.
Richfield, the county seat, and Salina both have older homes from the county's historic era. Older staircases can be narrow or steep, so we measure the width, the pitch and the landing space before recommending anything.
Detailed data on home age and on how many homes have more than one level was not available in the sources we reviewed. That is one more reason an in-home visit beats guessing from photos.
Rolling ground means some homes sit above or below the driveway, with exterior steps to the door. An outdoor stair lift or a vertical platform lift can handle those steps when a ramp would run too long for the space.
With homes spread from Central Valley to Glenwood and Sigurd, plan ahead for the visit, the install and any later service. Ask up front how service calls work at your address.
About 17.2% of Sevier County residents are 65 or older, and 78.3% are homeowners. Owning the home makes a permanent lift much easier to approve and install than in a rental.
If that includes you or your parent, the VA grants listed below are worth checking before paying out of pocket.
The median household income here was $55,361 as of the 2020 census, so cost is a fair concern. Two programs below explicitly cover home modifications: the Six County Area Agency on Aging - Aging in Place Program and the Utah Medicaid Aging Waiver - Environmental Accessibility Adaptations. Veterans with a qualifying service-connected disability can look at the VA grants.
Several other Six County programs help with in-home care but do not mention stair lifts, so call to ask before counting on them. The Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (UATF) Loan is another statewide option to ask about.
Funding, resources and support to help older adults in the Six County region stay in their homes, including home modifications and accessibility improvements, which puts stair lifts within scope. Call (435) 893-0731.
A Medicaid waiver at no cost for people 65+ who are Medicaid eligible and at risk of nursing home admission; its listed services do not mention stair lifts or home modifications. Call (435) 893-0731.
Support for unpaid caregivers of adults 60+, with an annual limit of $1,500.00 per year; stair lifts and home modifications are not mentioned. Call (435) 893-0731.
State-funded homemaking and personal care for adults 18+ on a sliding-scale fee based on income; stair lifts and home modifications are not mentioned. Call (435) 893-0731.
Lets qualifying veterans self-direct their care with a VA-approved budget, hiring aides and buying supportive items and services; stair lifts are not named. Call (435) 893-0736.
A state Medicaid waiver for people 65 or older who need nursing-facility level of care and meet Medicaid financial rules; home modifications and lift devices fall under its services. Call (801) 538-3910.
A Medicaid waiver for people 65+, or 21-64 with a Social Security disability determination, who need nursing-facility level of care; stair lifts are not listed in the services reviewed. Call (801) 538-6155.
Federal grants for veterans with a qualifying service-connected disability to change a home, with SAH up to $126,526 (FY2026) and SHA up to $25,350 (FY2026); home modifications are covered.
Energy-saving repairs for low-income households, with a waitlist of up to two years; stair lifts and accessibility work are not mentioned. Call (435) 893-0745.
Home repair help through the regional Housing and Community Action Programs Department; stair lifts are not mentioned, so call (435) 893-0700 to confirm what it covers.
Older adults
250 North Main, Room 5, Richfield, 84701
Veterans
550 Foothill Drive, Suite 105, Salt Lake City, 84113
Often, yes. Split-level homes tend to have short flights with turns or landings, and a curved lift is built to follow that shape. A measurement visit settles it.
The Six County Area Agency on Aging - Aging in Place Program funds home modifications for older adults in the region. Call (435) 893-0731 to ask about eligibility.
The Utah Medicaid Aging Waiver includes Environmental Accessibility Adaptations and Specialized Medical Equipment, which cover home modifications and lift devices. You must be 65 or older, need nursing-facility level of care and meet Medicaid financial rules. Call (801) 538-3910.
The Six County Family Caregiver Support Program serves unpaid caregivers of adults 60+, with an annual limit of $1,500.00 per year. It does not mention stair lifts, so ask at (435) 893-0731 what it can pay for.
The VA SAH, SHA and TRA grants help change a home, and they can be used up to 6 times over a lifetime. For state veteran help, the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs is at (801) 326-2372.
Yes, outdoor stair lifts and vertical platform lifts are made for exterior steps. Which one fits depends on the number of steps and the space at the top and bottom.
Tell us about the stairs in your home and we will explain which lift fits, what it costs and how installation works.
