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Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Idaho Housing and Finance Association is based in Boise, Ada County, ID and administers 4,029 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code ID901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 3,382. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 19.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-02.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | $1,047 | $1,158 | $1,520 | $1,995 | $2,280 | $2,622 |
| Bonner | $904 | $1,053 | $1,382 | $1,923 | $2,093 | $2,406 |
| Bonneville | $982 | $1,040 | $1,239 | $1,724 | $2,079 | $2,391 |
| Butte | $969 | $1,039 | $1,238 | $1,723 | $2,078 | $2,734 |
| Custer | $863 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin | $893 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson | $982 | $1,040 | $1,239 | $1,724 | $2,079 | $2,391 |
| Kootenai | $1,047 | $1,276 | $1,516 | $2,044 | $2,465 | $2,834 |
| Madison | $960 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nez Perce | $878 | n/a | $1,281 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teton | $1,079 | $1,096 | $1,306 | $1,783 | $2,194 | $2,523 |
| Twin Falls | n/a | n/a | $1,285 | $1,696 | $2,046 | $2,353 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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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
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 331-4700
Official website: idahohousing.com
Email updates
About Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Overview
The Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority in Boise, Idaho. It administers 4,029 Section 8 vouchers, serving 3,382 households with an occupancy rate of 83%. The IHFA does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Ada County.
Scale and standing
The Idaho Housing and Finance Association ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Boise area, notably outpacing peers like the Boise City Housing Authority and the Ada County Housing Authority. On a statewide level, the IHFA holds the top position in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers managed, with 4,029 vouchers, out of five authorities in Idaho.
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.
- Boise City Housing AuthorityBoise, ID, 1,406 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.