Section 8 Waitlist

Idaho

Section 8 & Public Housing waiting list status for all housing authorities in Idaho.

10
Housing Authorities
28
Open Lists
16
Closed Lists
Local Housing Guide 2026

Complete Guide to Section 8 & Public Housing in Idaho

Idaho has 10 housing authorities managing a combined 48 waiting lists across Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher programs. Currently, 28 of those lists are accepting applications — an open rate of approximately 58%. This data was last verified on Oct 5, 2026.

Those agencies administer roughly 8,678 assisted housing units statewide — 613 public housing units and 8,065 Housing Choice Vouchers, across 6 counties. Income limits are set by HUD per county or metro area, so eligibility thresholds differ between agencies within Idaho.

The affordable housing programs tracked in Idaho include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) (3 open), Public Housing (6 open), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) (5 open), Mainstream, RAD (1 open). Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and wait times. In most cases, applicants can apply to multiple program types at the same housing authority, and there is no limit to the number of housing authorities you can apply to statewide.

The cities with the most open waitlists in Idaho right now are Middleton (8), Boise (7), Jerome (5), Twin Falls (3), and Buhl (2) . Applicants who are flexible about location will generally receive assistance sooner than those who apply to a single waitlist in a high-demand area.

Latest opening: Housing Authority of the City Jerome — HCV

Eligibility Requirements for Idaho

To qualify for assistance in Idaho, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA).

  • Income: Below HUD local limits
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
  • Background: Criminal background check required
  • Residency: Preferences often given to locals

Real-Time Data Verification

Section 8 Waitlist aggregates data from official Idaho legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. Every listing is cross-referenced with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.

Browse by City in Idaho

48 results

Ada County Housing Authority

Boise, Idaho · ID021

Market Rate Housing ● Other (Market Rate Housing - Hobbler Place) ● Other ● HCV ● PBV ● Public Housing ●

Boise City Housing Authority

Boise, Idaho · ID013

Other ● Market Rate Housing ● Public Housing ● PBV ● HCV ●

Housing Authority of the City Jerome

Jerome, Idaho · ID011

PBV ● HCV ● Public Housing ● Rural Development Senior ● Rural Development Family ●

Housing Authority of the City of American Falls

American Falls, Idaho · ID012

Public Housing ● HCV ●

Housing Authority of the City of Buhl

Buhl, Idaho · ID010

LIHTC ● Public Housing ● HCV ●

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Boise, Idaho · ID901

Market Rate Housing ● PBV ● RAD ● Mainstream ● Public Housing ● HCV ●

Nampa Housing Authority

Nampa, Idaho · ID002

PBV ● Public Housing ● HCV ● RAD ● Mainstream ●

Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority

Middleton, Idaho · ID016

HCV ● Other ● Rural Development Senior Housing ● Public Housing ● PBV ● Rural Development Family ● Rural Development Senior ● RAD ● Mainstream ●

Twin Falls Housing Authority

Twin Falls, Idaho · ID001

Public Housing ● PBV ● HCV ● Mainstream ● RAD ●

Housing Alliance and Community Partnerships

Pocatello, Idaho · ID005

Public Housing ● HCV ●

Also Check Nearby States

Applying to housing authorities in neighboring states can increase your chances of receiving assistance sooner. There is no rule limiting you to your home state.

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