
About Idaho Housing
We House People.
Mission:
Create thriving Idaho communities through affordable housing initiatives.
- Provide funding for affordable housing throughout Idaho
- Develop responsible, economically feasible projects
- Identify opportunities for communities in need
Mission Statement:
Idaho Housing and Finance Association improves lives and strengthens Idaho communities by expanding housing opportunities, building self-sufficiency, and fostering economic development.
Role:
- Skills and capabilities mirror those of traditional lenders and real estate professionals
- All phases of real estate development, finance, management, and tenant support
- Robust understanding of complex affordable housing regulations
IHFA’s Statewide Housing Priorities
- Increase the supply of affordable rental housing in urban and rural communities
- Reduce homelessness for Idaho’s youth, veterans, and chronically homeless
- Preserve older, existing housing stock to maintain affordability
- Prevent homelessness through emergency housing assistance
- Expand homeownership by providing reasonable educational and financial support
- Financially and organizationally support community and local government investment in housing opportunities that are affordable
Sustainable
Idaho Housing is a self-supporting organization.
- Business operations sustained through earned fees and revenues
- Functions similar to private financial institutions
- No financial support from the state of Idaho

Products
In the financial services sector, Idaho Housing is best known for its residential and multifamily mortgage products.
- Primarily marketed through Idaho Housing mortgage lender and broker partners
- Functions as an agent for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Economic development activities and financial products support small-business financing
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with financing, developing, or managing affordable housing
Foundation
Since 2005, our Home Partnership Foundation has invested nearly $15 Million to help meet the needs for safe, stable, and affordable housing in Idaho.
Management
In every phase of our work, Idaho Housing strives to remain sensitive and responsive to the needs of Idaho’s less-advantaged individuals and families.
Careers
Share our mission? Join our team! Our employees collaborate, innovate, and make a difference for other Idahoans.




