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Section 8 and public housing · Idaho

Housing Authorities in Idaho

Idaho has 10 public housing agencies. 5 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (8,098 in total) and 8 manage public housing (613 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Idaho

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Idaho Housing and Finance AssociationBoise4,0400
Boise City Housing AuthorityBoise1,416160
Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing AuthorityMiddleton1,08642
Housing Alliance and Community PartnershipsPocatello75275
Ada County Housing AuthorityBoise80410
Twin Falls Housing AuthorityTwin Falls0196
Housing Authority of the City JeromeJerome050
Housing Authority of the City of American FallsAmerican Falls040
Housing Authority of the City of BuhlBuhl040
Nampa Housing AuthorityNampa00

All housing authorities in Idaho by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

A

Housing Authority of the City of American Falls

American Falls, Power County · Public housing only

  • Phone(208) 226-5262
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address290 Tyhee Ave, American Falls, ID 83211 · Directions
  • Public housing40 units, 37 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $30,800 for 1 person, $44,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $70,400 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$834 for 1 bedroom, $1,014 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 226-5262 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID012.

B

Ada County Housing Authority

Boise, Ada County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(208) 345-4907
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705 · Directions
  • Vouchers804 Section 8 vouchers, 749 in use
  • Public housing10 units, 9 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,750 for 1 person, $55,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $88,550 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,295 for 1 bedroom, $1,540 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 345-4907 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID021.

Boise City Housing Authority

Boise, Ada County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(208) 345-4907
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,416 Section 8 vouchers, 1,331 in use
  • Public housing160 units, 157 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,750 for 1 person, $55,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $88,550 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,295 for 1 bedroom, $1,540 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 345-4907 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID013.

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Boise, Ada County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(208) 331-4700
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,040 Section 8 vouchers, 3,262 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,750 for 1 person, $55,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,295 for 1 bedroom, $1,540 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (208) 331-4700 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID901.

Housing Authority of the City of Buhl

Buhl, Twin Falls County · Public housing only

  • Phone(208) 543-6171
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1310 Main St, Buhl, ID 83316 · Directions
  • Public housing40 units, 38 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,350 for 1 person, $47,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $76,150 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$982 for 1 bedroom, $1,285 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 543-6171 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID010.

J

Housing Authority of the City Jerome

Jerome, Jerome County · Public housing only

  • Phone(208) 733-5765
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 N Fillmore St, Jerome, ID 83338 · Directions
  • Public housing50 units, 50 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $30,800 for 1 person, $44,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $70,400 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$913 for 1 bedroom, $1,166 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 733-5765 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID011.

M

Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority

Middleton, Canyon County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(208) 585-9325
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address377 Cornell St, Middleton, ID 83644 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,086 Section 8 vouchers, 1,064 in use
  • Public housing42 units, 40 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,750 for 1 person, $55,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $88,550 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,295 for 1 bedroom, $1,540 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 585-9325 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID016.

N

Nampa Housing Authority

Nampa, Canyon County · Public housing only

  • Phone(208) 466-2601
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address211 19th Ave N, Nampa, ID 83687 · Directions
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,750 for 1 person, $55,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,295 for 1 bedroom, $1,540 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (208) 466-2601 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID002.

P

Housing Alliance and Community Partnerships

Pocatello, Bannock County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(208) 233-6276
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address711 N 6th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201 · Directions
  • Vouchers752 Section 8 vouchers, 519 in use
  • Public housing75 units, 71 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,300 for 1 person, $50,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$956 for 1 bedroom, $1,251 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 233-6276 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID005.

T

Twin Falls Housing Authority

Twin Falls, Twin Falls County · Public housing only

  • Phone(208) 733-5765
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address200 Elm St N, Twin Falls, ID 83301 · Directions
  • Public housing196 units, 194 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,350 for 1 person, $47,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $76,150 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$982 for 1 bedroom, $1,285 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (208) 733-5765 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code ID001.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Idaho?

HUD lists 10 public housing agencies in Idaho: 5 administer Section 8 vouchers and 8 manage public housing. Together they have 613 public housing units and 8,098 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Idaho?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Idaho?

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, with 0 public housing units and 4,040 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Idaho?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.