BLAINE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
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About Us

Our History

Blaine County Housing Authority (BCHA) is a public organization committed to community housing as first identified in the 1997 Ketchum-Blaine County Housing Needs Assessment, which prompted the creation of a housing authority. BCHA's primary goal is to promote various methods for providing housing at affordable sales prices and rental rates to people who live or work in Blaine County. These individuals and families are unable to purchase or rent reasonable quality housing within Blaine County due to high market-rate housing prices. BCHA and municipal officials feel it is essential to the economic health of the county that people working in Blaine County can become permanent members of the community via home ownership and/or rental.

BCHA maintains affordable housing via rental agreements, deed restrictions, and ownership and leasing of land. By advising governmental staff and agencies on possible changes to zoning and land use policies, BCHA works with local governments and planning entities to encourage the development of and minimize constraints to affordable housing development. Wherever possible, BCHA provides housing within close proximity to the employment location of residents. In particular, housing opportunities are provided relatively close to employment centers, including the cities of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey, and Bellevue. Locations for community housing are integrated throughout Blaine County, thus avoiding the construction of one or two large complexes meeting the needs of the area's workforce. Community Housing is constructed with the intent of creating, preserving, and maintaining a sense of community.

BCHA's Primary Roles

  1. Qualify applicants for Community Housing using the criteria set forth in these Policies and maintaining an Applicant Database of those persons eligible to rent or purchase Community Homes
  2. Process the purchase and sale of Income Category Community Homes
  3. Monitor compliance with and enforcement of these Policies
  4. Provide recommendations regarding proposed Community Housing to Blaine County and its municipalities in accordance with the most recent Housing Needs Assessment
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Our Vision

The vision of Blaine County Housing Authority is that all people of any income will live in safe, attractive, and affordable housing in the community of their choice within Blaine County. For our organization, this means expanding services, improving access to housing options, and encouraging economic stability for all. We work in partnerships and collaboration with other agencies, developers, organizations, and entities to plan for the sustainable vitality of our community and respond to affordable housing needs, providing timely and efficient service.

Our Authority

The BCHA is an independent public body, corporate and politic created by Blaine County and has all the powers and authority bestowed upon a housing authority pursuant to Title 31, Chapter 42 and Title 50, Chapter 19, Idaho Code.
EMAIL: [email protected] | PHONE: (208)788-6102
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  • HOME
  • Apply For Community Housing
    • Application for Community Housing
    • Rent >
      • Renting Information
      • Available Rentals
      • Bluebird Village FAQ
      • Information about Section 8 Housing
    • Purchase >
      • Purchase Information
      • Available for Purchase
      • Preparing for Homeownership
    • Transitional Housing
    • Income & Asset Limits and Monthly Housing Costs
    • FAQ's
  • Current Owners and Renters
    • Rental Recertification
    • Community Homeowner Forms
  • Resources
    • Community Housing Policies
    • General Resources
    • Resources for Renters
    • Resources for Landlords
    • Fair Housing
    • Housing Speaker Series
    • Housing Data >
      • Monthly Rental Data
      • Housing Studies
      • Database Breakdown of Applicants
    • Board Meetings >
      • Archived Agenda & Minutes
  • About Us
    • Open Records
    • Action and Strategic Plans
    • Emergency & Transitional Housing Plan
    • Board and Staff
    • Blaine County Housing Foundation
  • Contact and Subscribe
  • Search