Housing Choice Voucher

IHFA administers the HUD Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program in 34 of the 44 counties in Idaho. This is accomplished through its four branch offices located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Twin Falls, plus the oversight and administrative office in Boise. As part of the HCV program, IHFA also administers the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher, the Mainstream Non-Elderly with Disabilities voucher, and other targeted programs.

To be eligible, applicants must meet HUD income guidelines and participants pay approximately 30 percent of adjusted gross monthly income for rent. With HCV, participants are able to select their own housing, provided the housing meets program requirements. However, due to high demand applicants are placed on waiting lists which varies from 12 months to over 2 years, depending on their current housing status and the area of the state and program funding levels.

People seeking rental assistance may apply online or print an application.
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Important!

• IF YOU LIVE IN ADA COUNTY, you must apply here. Idaho Housing does not administer the program in Boise or the Treasure Valley area and does not accept applications at the Boise administrative office for this reason.
• IF YOU LIVE IN CANYON, OWYHEE, ELMORE, GEM, PAYETTE, ADAMS, VALLEY OR WASHINGTON COUNTY, you must apply here. Idaho Housing does not administer the program in these counties and does not accept applications at the Boise administrative office for this reason.
• If you are seeking to apply for emergency rent/utility assistance through the Housing Preservation Program, please go here to begin the process.
• If you are inquiring about the status of your application, you must contact the branch office where you applied.

Program Announcements & Notifications

IHFA has implemented a new program – Mainstream for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities (Mainstream NED). IHFA’s Mainstream NED program is limited to 50 vouchers statewide. Mainstream NED is targeted to individuals and families who have a member who is a non-elderly (aged 18 or older, but less than 62) person with disabilities who is:

• Transitioning out of an institutional setting, or at risk of being placed in an institution (must be verified by qualified service provider or medical professional); or
• Homeless or at risk of homelessness (must be verified by a qualified service provider).

Frequently Asked Questions

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance

Brochures and Newsletters

Housing Choice Voucher Publications for Participants

• Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance (Participant)
• Informaciòn Del Participante Asistencia Con El Alquiler Con Vales Para La Elecciòn De Vivenda

Looking for Additional Rental Resources?
Visit housingidaho.com. or Viviendaidaho.com. This free search tool allows the user to enter specific search criteria to locate a unit that meets their individual needs. Many of the properties listed on this website receive direct subsidies and are able to offer reduced rents, or rents based on a percentage of household income.