The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, commonly referred to as HOME, is a Federal block grant designed to help create and sustain safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income households. The annual allocation is based on population and documented housing needs. As the designated Administrator of the Idaho’s HOME Program, IHFA awards HOME funds as loans to qualified low-income single-family households for down-payment/closing costs assistance. IHFA also awards HOME funds as gap financing to qualified Idaho housing developers to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate affordable rental housing throughout the state of Idaho. Qualified nonprofit housing developers are awarded HOME funds as a loan to construct or rehabilitate single-family homes to be sold to qualified low-income households. All HOME-assisted housing has a Period of Affordability of 5 to 20 years depending on the amount of HOME funds received and the scope of the activity (e.g. single-family/multi-family rental, new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition).
Administrative Plans
2017 HOME & HTF Administrative Plan
- 2017 HOME Application Scoring Criteria
- 2017 HOME and HTF Administrative Plan- Final Proposed Changes
- Comparison of Housing Trust Fund and HOME Program
- Admin Plan Ch1- HOME and HTF Programs – Overview
- Admin Plan Ch2-Eligible Activities
- Admin Plan Ch3-Prohibited Activities
- Admin Plan Ch4-Match & Leverage
- Admin Plan Ch5-CHDO
- Admin Plan Ch6-Federal Regulations
- Admin Plan Ch7-Administration & Monitoring
- Admin Plan Ch8-Multifamily Rental Activities Application
- Admin Plan Ch9-Voluntary Acquisition and URA
- Admin Plan Exh A- Income Limits
- Admin Plan Exh B- Maximum Per Unit HOME Subsidy 12 8 2015
- Admin Plan Exh C- HOME Program- Rehabilitation Standards
- Admin Plan Exh C-2- Housing Trust Fund Program-Rehabilitation Standards
- Admin Plan Exh D- HOME and NSP Rent Limits
- Admin Plan Exh D- HTF Rent Limits
- Admin Plan Exh E- HOME Maximum Homebuyer Sales Price Limits
- Admin Plan Exh F- Fair Housing and Accessibility
- Admin Plan Exh G- Section 3
- Admin Plan Exh H- Procurement Definitions
- Admin Plan Exh I- CHDO Predevelopment Loan Application
- Admin Plan Exh J- Management Plan
- Admin Plan Exh K- HOME definitions
- Admin Plan Exh L- Supportive Services Requirements
- Admin Plan Exh M- Market Study Requirements
- Admin Plan Exh N- CHDO Grant Application & Checklist
- Admin Plan Exh O- URA & Voluntary Disclosure Sample Forms
- Admin Plan Exh P-Site and Neighborhood Standards Summary
- Admin Plan Exh Q- Sources and Uses & Budget
- Admin Plan Exh R- Alternative Site Analysis Template
- Admin Plan Exh S- Pre-Environmental
- Admin Plan Exh T- Affirmative Marketing Plan
- Admin Plan Exh U- Architect’s Certifications
- Admin Plan Exh V- IHFA Green Building Standards
- Admin Plan Exh W- Owner/Developer/Management Co. Certification Forms
- Admin Plan Exh X- Release of Information
2016 HOME Administration Plan
- 2016 HOME Administrative Plan proposed changes
- 2016 HOME Multifamily Rental Application Scoring Criteria
- Admin Plan Ch1- Overview
- Admin Plan Ch2-Eligible Activities
- Admin Plan Ch3-Prohibited Activities
- Admin Plan Ch4-Match & Leverage
- Admin Plan Ch5-CHDO
- Admin Plan Ch6-Federal Regulations
- Admin Plan Ch7-Administration & Monitoring
- Admin Plan Ch8-HOME Rental Activities Application
- Admin Plan Ch9-Voluntary Acquisition and URA/Environmental Review
- Admin Plan Exh A- HOME Income Limits
- Admin Plan Exh A- HOME Income Limits 2016
- Admin Plan Exh B- Maximum Per Unit HOME Subsidy
- Admin Plan Exh C- HOME Rehabilitation Standards
- Admin Plan Exh D- HOME Rent Limits
- Admin Plan Exh D – HOME Rent Limits 2016
- Admin Plan Exh E- Maximum Homeownership Sales Price Limits 2016
- Admin Plan Exh E- Maximum Homeownership Value (Sales Price) Limits 2015
- Admin Plan Exh F- Fair Housing and Accessibility
- Admin Plan Exh G-Clause and Definitions
- Admin Plan Exh H- Procurement Definitions
- Admin Plan Exh I- CHDO Predevelopment Loan Application
- Admin Plan Exh J- Management Plan
- Admin Plan Exh L- Supportive Services
- Admin Plan Exh M- Market Study Requirements
- Admin Plan Exh N- CHDO Grant Application & Checklist
- Admin Plan Exh O- URA & Voluntary Disclosure Sample Forms
- Admin Plan Exh P- Outcome Measures
- Admin Plan Exh Q- Sources and Uses & Budget
- Admin Plan Exh R- Not in Use
- Admin Plan Exh S- Pre-Environmental Checklist
- Admin Plan Exh T- Affirmative Marketing Plan
- Admin Plan Exh X- Release of Information
CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization)
A Certified CHDO has met HOME requirements regarding their legal status, IRS designation, organizational structure, and professional staff capacity. IHFA certifies its CHDOs annually.
Rental Housing Development
HOME funds are awarded following a competitive scoring application process. HOME applications are accepted following a published NOFA.
Approved HOME Multifamily Rental Application
Thinking of using HOME funds for an affordable rental project? Contact our HOME Technical Assistance Coordinator at 208-331-4873 or jerik@ihfa.org to get started.
HOME/LIHTC Multifamily rental application
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME-Housing Trust Fund Application (Excel)
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit A – Selection Criteria
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit B – Previous Participation Certificate
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit C-1 – Management Agent Questionnaire
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit C-2 – Previous Management Experience
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit D – IHFA Fees
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit E – Application Requirements
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit F – Affirmative Fair Housing (AFHM) Marketing Plan
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit G – Sponsor’s Certification
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit H – HOME & HTF Application Requirements
- 2017 LIHTC-HOME Exhibit I- Permanent Supportive Housing Instructions
Single Family
Homebuyer Assistance
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance (HOME Program)
Required Forms
Please contact the IHFA HOME Program department for additional information regarding HOME Program requirements, contact homedpcc@ihfa.org.
