About Us

Our History

BCHA, a government entity established in 1997, under County Resolution, has long served as a trusted advisor on housing policy and as the administrator of deed-restricted (community) housing throughout Blaine County. The County’s Resolution states, “Recognizing that the Wood River Valley is one social and economic unit, the Board of County Commissioners believes it can better fulfill the affordable housing needs of the County’s residents by creating a county housing authority that represents all of its citizens through participation by the County and all of the Cities in the County as members of its governing body. By granting each governmental jurisdiction a more direct voice in the selection of the Board members, we believe the organization will be more representative and more effective fulfilling the housing needs of each jurisdiction and the county as a whole.”

Our mission is to be a central source for innovative solutions, advocacy, and knowledge for community housing. We were created to work as an extension of local governments and to ensure that all residents have access to attainable and affordable housing options.

BCHA's Primary Roles

  1. Fill gaps in housing services + facilitate housing opportunities regionally
  2. Recommend + advocate for policy and programs that promote community housing + housing stability at the local, state, and federal levels
  3. Expand, coordinate + improve services to create housing stability, including being the primary point of entry for for community housing countywide
  4. Inform and engage the community and leaders, and facilitate regional collaboration
  5. Steward/preserve + expand portfolio of deed restricted homes in Blaine County. This includes:
  • Administer community homes that are a result of local government decisions and incentives
  • Qualify applicants for community housing and maintaining an Applicant Database of those persons eligible to rent or purchase community homes
  • Facilitate the purchase and sale of community homes
  • Monitor compliance with and enforcement of these Policies

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.

OUR PLANS