Idaho Housing Authority Directory
Idaho has 11 housing authorities managing 8,843 Section 8 vouchers across 6 counties. 11 currently have open waiting lists.
Idaho's housing market, a blend of growing urban centers and more remote rural communities, presents significant cost-of-living pressures driven by rising home prices and rental rates. This affordability challenge disproportionately impacts low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities who most frequently require rental assistance to secure stable housing.
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Housing Affordability in Idaho
To afford a modest 2-bedroom rental in Idaho, a worker must earn $27.83/hour ($57,886/year). At the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour, that requires working 154 hours per week just to cover rent.
Source: NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 · nlihc.org/oor