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Boise City Housing Authority
Boise City Housing Authority is based in Boise, Ada County, ID and administers 1,406 Section 8 vouchers and 160 public housing units.
HUD PHA code ID013. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,536. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Boise City & Ada County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,655 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,318 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,772 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,188 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Row House/Lowrise Apt), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $14 | $15 | $18 | $21 |
| Heating (Electric) | $21 | $25 | $30 | $42 | $55 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $19 | $22 | $32 | $42 |
| Heating (Oil) | $21 | $25 | $30 | $43 | $56 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $10 | $12 | $13 | $15 |
| Other Electricity | $32 | $41 | $52 | $65 | $82 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $2 | $4 | $7 | $11 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $16 | $31 | $47 | $62 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $8 | $12 | $25 | $37 | $49 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $11 | $16 | $33 | $49 | $66 |
| Range | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $14 | $14 | $16 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83616 | $1,460 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,800 | $3,340 |
| 83634 | $1,340 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,610 | $3,130 |
| 83641 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83642 | $1,240 | $1,400 | $1,660 | $2,310 | $2,790 |
| 83646 | $1,420 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,640 | $3,180 |
| 83669 | $1,380 | $1,550 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 83687 | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,540 |
| 83702 | $1,090 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83703 | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83704 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 83705 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83706 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,580 | $2,210 | $2,640 |
| 83709 | $1,380 | $1,560 | $1,850 | $2,560 | $3,090 |
| 83712 | $1,080 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83713 | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $3,060 |
| 83714 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $2,150 | $2,590 |
| 83716 | $1,560 | $1,750 | $2,090 | $2,890 | $3,490 |
| 83720 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
| 83725 | $1,200 | $1,350 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Boise City Housing Authority
1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 345-4907
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About Boise City Housing Authority
Overview
The Boise City Housing Authority operates 160 public housing units and administers 1,406 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,536 households. The authority maintains a high occupancy rate of 98%, reflecting its effective management. The program type is Combined, meaning it offers both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Boise City Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count, behind the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, which administers 4,029 vouchers. Within the state, it holds the second position in terms of voucher size, out of five authorities that provide such assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,660 to $2,240, with an average of $1,832. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,287. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 83716 at $2,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 83703 at $1,660.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Idaho Housing and Finance AssociationBoise, ID, 4,029 vouchers
- Ada County Housing AuthorityBoise, ID, 804 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.