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Notice and Agenda for BCHA Commissioners Monthly Meeting (May 18, 2022)
The Blaine County Housing Authority Board will meet on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. This Meeting will be held in person at the address below:
City Council Chambers
Hailey City Hall
115 South Main Street
Hailey, Idaho 83333
To participate online via Zoom, please go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID837 9109 6983 and the password 83333 when prompted on the Zoom website.
To participate by phone, please dial (669) 900-6883 and enter the Meeting ID 837 9109 6983 and the password 83333 when prompted on your phone.
Meeting Notice
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
Hailey City Hall
115 South Main Street
Hailey, Idaho 83333
To participate online via Zoom, please go to www.zoom.us/join and enter the Meeting ID837 9109 6983 and the password 83333 when prompted on the Zoom website.
To participate by phone, please dial (669) 900-6883 and enter the Meeting ID 837 9109 6983 and the password 83333 when prompted on your phone.
Meeting Notice
Meeting Agenda
2022 Program Information & Limits (updated April 20, 2022)
On April 19, 2022, HUD published the new Area Median Income (AMI) for Blaine County. During the April 20, 2022, quarterly meeting, the BCHA Board of Commissioners adopted the new AMI thresholds for its programs. The Updated AMI, Income & Assets Limits, and Maximum Monthly Housing Costs can be found on the main menu, above, or by clicking the links below:
2022 HUD MAXIMUM MONTHLY HOUSING COSTS
2022 BCHA INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS
To view the 8-year trend of State and Local AMI and Housing Costs Comparison, click here.
2022 HUD MAXIMUM MONTHLY HOUSING COSTS
2022 BCHA INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS
To view the 8-year trend of State and Local AMI and Housing Costs Comparison, click here.
Apply for Housing Online!
BCHA is pleased to announce that applications for Housing, the Lift Tower Lodge, and Housing Gap Grants are now available online. If you have previously applied using a paper application, you will need to use the new online application for Community Housing, the Lift Tower Lodge, and Housing Gap Grants. The online applications allow for instant access and application to BHCA's housing programs.
Online applications are secure and immediately added to the BCHA database. For more information and to apply online, click here.
Online applications are secure and immediately added to the BCHA database. For more information and to apply online, click here.
BCHA Job Announcement!
Executive Director – Blaine County Housing Authority, Ketchum, Idaho
Housing Hero Needed! Be an agent of change for the resort communities of Blaine County, Idaho. As Executive Director of Blaine County Housing, you will have the opportunity to create and advocate for innovative workforce housing strategies to meet our population growth and housing shortage generated by COVID 19, our location is in a beautiful mountain area with amazing lifestyle amenities, and home to Sun Valley Resort, which was recently named the #1 Ski Resort by Ski Magazine in 2020 and 2021.
We are seeking a proven and energetic leader who loves tackling seemingly insurmountable challenges. Our new Executive Director will be unstoppable in building coalitions and finding solutions to create more workforce housing.
For a full job description, please click this link .
If you want to be a catalyst for change and chart a new course for Blaine County's Housing agency, then send a complete application that includes a letter detailing your passion for and experience in promoting affordable housing solutions, a résumé, and references to Nathan Harvill at the link below. Please type "Executive Director Position" in the subject line.
The Blaine County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will begin reviewing résumés and cover letters from candidates on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The Board may, at its discretion, expedite or extend the timeline (above) for interviewing and hiring for this position.
Salary & Benefits Competitive
Housing Hero Needed! Be an agent of change for the resort communities of Blaine County, Idaho. As Executive Director of Blaine County Housing, you will have the opportunity to create and advocate for innovative workforce housing strategies to meet our population growth and housing shortage generated by COVID 19, our location is in a beautiful mountain area with amazing lifestyle amenities, and home to Sun Valley Resort, which was recently named the #1 Ski Resort by Ski Magazine in 2020 and 2021.
We are seeking a proven and energetic leader who loves tackling seemingly insurmountable challenges. Our new Executive Director will be unstoppable in building coalitions and finding solutions to create more workforce housing.
For a full job description, please click this link .
If you want to be a catalyst for change and chart a new course for Blaine County's Housing agency, then send a complete application that includes a letter detailing your passion for and experience in promoting affordable housing solutions, a résumé, and references to Nathan Harvill at the link below. Please type "Executive Director Position" in the subject line.
The Blaine County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will begin reviewing résumés and cover letters from candidates on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The Board may, at its discretion, expedite or extend the timeline (above) for interviewing and hiring for this position.
Salary & Benefits Competitive
BCHA Board calls on leaders and Community Members to address the Uprecedented Increase in Housing Costs
During a special meeting, held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Board of the Blaine County Housing Authority adopted Resolution 2021-01 to raise awareness of the current unprecedented cost of housing in Blaine County. This resolution serves as the Board's statement that the current housing crisis is unsustainable for the long-term health of our community. The Board calls upon landlords to deal with their renters in a just and fair manner, to activate the issue of local attainable housing as a primary concern for all Blaine County residents, and to urge state and local leaders and policy makers to make local, attainable, workforce housing a legislative and executive priority.
Since 2013, housing prices for both rental and ownership have risen more than 40%. During that same period the Area Median Income of Blaine County has fallen by approximately 16%. The detrimental impact of these concurrent trends have forced many from their homes and has negatively impacted the community fabric in Blaine County. Blaine County Housing Authority believes that a vibrant and healthy community can only be achieved when that community is open to all.
We call on every resident and leader to move the issue of housing from conversation into action.
The mission of Blaine County Housing Authority is to advocate, promote, plan and preserve the long-term supply of desirable and affordable housing choices in all areas of Blaine County in order to maintain an economically diverse, vibrant, and sustainable community.
Resolution 2021-02 (Text)
Since 2013, housing prices for both rental and ownership have risen more than 40%. During that same period the Area Median Income of Blaine County has fallen by approximately 16%. The detrimental impact of these concurrent trends have forced many from their homes and has negatively impacted the community fabric in Blaine County. Blaine County Housing Authority believes that a vibrant and healthy community can only be achieved when that community is open to all.
We call on every resident and leader to move the issue of housing from conversation into action.
The mission of Blaine County Housing Authority is to advocate, promote, plan and preserve the long-term supply of desirable and affordable housing choices in all areas of Blaine County in order to maintain an economically diverse, vibrant, and sustainable community.
Resolution 2021-02 (Text)
COVID 19 Rental Assistance Available through IHFA
Idaho Housing Finance Association (IHFA) has funding available to assist with rental payments for households impacted by COVID-19
If you, or a renter you know, has experienced financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic and cannot pay rent or utilities, short-term assistance may be available through the Housing Preservation Program, if the following apply:
• Unable to pay rent/utilities because of COVID-19 related circumstances
• Idaho resident
• Legally reside in the United States
• Income is 80% or less of Area Median Income (refer to chart at website below)
• Owe past-due rent/utilities or unable to pay upcoming rent/utilities
• Not receiving federal housing subsidy
Please visit https://www.idahohousing.com/covid-19/ for more information.
If you, or a renter you know, has experienced financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic and cannot pay rent or utilities, short-term assistance may be available through the Housing Preservation Program, if the following apply:
• Unable to pay rent/utilities because of COVID-19 related circumstances
• Idaho resident
• Legally reside in the United States
• Income is 80% or less of Area Median Income (refer to chart at website below)
• Owe past-due rent/utilities or unable to pay upcoming rent/utilities
• Not receiving federal housing subsidy
Please visit https://www.idahohousing.com/covid-19/ for more information.
Equal Opportunity in Housing and Housing-Related Services
During its April 17, 2019 board meeting, the Blaine County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2019-03, affirming the policy of Blaine County Housing Authority to offer its services and housing opportunities to all qualified citizens of Blaine County regardless of a participant or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
The text of Resolution 2019-03 can be found here.
During its April 17, 2019 board meeting, the Blaine County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2019-03, affirming the policy of Blaine County Housing Authority to offer its services and housing opportunities to all qualified citizens of Blaine County regardless of a participant or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
The text of Resolution 2019-03 can be found here.
Housing
Click the Menu Icon above for rental and purchase options. Current applicants on BCHA's waiting list are given priority when housing comes available.
Applying for HoUSING
Download an application here to be added to the waiting list Or call our office at 208-788-6102 and schedule an appointment to speak with a housing counselor and pick up an application.
Our Mission: The Blaine County Housing Authority's mission is to advocate, promote, plan and preserve the long-term supply of desirable and affordable housing choices in all areas of Blaine County in order to maintain an economically diverse, vibrant, and sustainable community.