Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I qualify to rent or purchase and Income-restricted Community Home?
The Applicant/Applicant Household must meet the criteria as stated below:
1. At least one non-dependent member of the Applicant Household must meet one of the following criteria:
(a) Be a Full-Time Employee working in Blaine County; or
(b) Be a Retired Person who was a Full-Time Employee in Blaine County immediately prior to his/her retirement and who currently lives in Blaine County as his/her Primary Residence and is 62 years of age or older; or
(c) Be a Disabled Person residing in Blaine County who was a Full-Time Employee in Blaine County immediately prior to his/her disability
and who currently lives in Blaine County as his/her Primary Residence, and
(d) The Applicant/Applicant Household states his/her intent to occupy the Community Home as his/her Primary Residence.
What specific criteria do you need for the application?
Before you apply, be sure that you have copies of the following:
* Tax Returns (Prior Two Years)
* IRS W2 or 1099 Forms (Prior Two Years)
* Pay Stubs (Last Four Most Recent Consecutive)
These items are REQUIRED for any applications for Community Housing. Incomplete applications are not added to the BCHA Database. If you have moved to the area recently for work, please provide an offer letter from your Blaine County employer.
I don't see any rentals available, why?
Our rental stock is much smaller than our ownership units, this leads to a much higher demand than supply. However, to be considered for rentals when they become available, your application information must be kept up to date. Please notify us immediately to changes with your employment or household.
Do I have to update my application?
YES! Let us know at [email protected] that you need to update your digital application. This process needs to be done once a year. Without your updated information, we have difficulty matching your housing needs to the best fit.
Do you provide Section 8 vouchers?
BCHA does not issue Section 8 vouchers. We are happy to direct you to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), the state sanctioned agency that issues Section 8 vouchers. Please visit their website for more information and to download the Section 8 application here.
I need a place to live for a short period of time, can you help?
Yes. BCHA operates transitional housing. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
What are the Income Limits?
Income limits are in reference to the total gross income of all members of your household. Determining a household's income limit helps BCHA match your household’s affordability with an affordable housing opportunity. Find your household’s estimated income category here.
What’s an Income Category?
An Income Category is the classification of annual income based upon family size as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) assigned to Blaine County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
What if I haven't filed my taxes?
For BCHA’s application purposes you need verifiable proof of your income, such as your four most recent pay stubs, W-2s for all jobs you had the previous year, and if you are self-employed, a profit and loss statement.
How do you choose one applicant over another?
Our system calculates priority based on several factors such as length of time on the waitlist, household size, household accommodations and desired location.
Where are the majority of our units located?
The majority of housing units, whether for rent or ownership opportunities are located in Ketchum. However, new affordable units do get added to BCHA’s inventory, so it is important to update your application if your location preferences change.
Do you have another question?
Please email us at [email protected]
The Applicant/Applicant Household must meet the criteria as stated below:
1. At least one non-dependent member of the Applicant Household must meet one of the following criteria:
(a) Be a Full-Time Employee working in Blaine County; or
(b) Be a Retired Person who was a Full-Time Employee in Blaine County immediately prior to his/her retirement and who currently lives in Blaine County as his/her Primary Residence and is 62 years of age or older; or
(c) Be a Disabled Person residing in Blaine County who was a Full-Time Employee in Blaine County immediately prior to his/her disability
and who currently lives in Blaine County as his/her Primary Residence, and
(d) The Applicant/Applicant Household states his/her intent to occupy the Community Home as his/her Primary Residence.
What specific criteria do you need for the application?
Before you apply, be sure that you have copies of the following:
* Tax Returns (Prior Two Years)
* IRS W2 or 1099 Forms (Prior Two Years)
* Pay Stubs (Last Four Most Recent Consecutive)
These items are REQUIRED for any applications for Community Housing. Incomplete applications are not added to the BCHA Database. If you have moved to the area recently for work, please provide an offer letter from your Blaine County employer.
I don't see any rentals available, why?
Our rental stock is much smaller than our ownership units, this leads to a much higher demand than supply. However, to be considered for rentals when they become available, your application information must be kept up to date. Please notify us immediately to changes with your employment or household.
Do I have to update my application?
YES! Let us know at [email protected] that you need to update your digital application. This process needs to be done once a year. Without your updated information, we have difficulty matching your housing needs to the best fit.
Do you provide Section 8 vouchers?
BCHA does not issue Section 8 vouchers. We are happy to direct you to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), the state sanctioned agency that issues Section 8 vouchers. Please visit their website for more information and to download the Section 8 application here.
I need a place to live for a short period of time, can you help?
Yes. BCHA operates transitional housing. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
What are the Income Limits?
Income limits are in reference to the total gross income of all members of your household. Determining a household's income limit helps BCHA match your household’s affordability with an affordable housing opportunity. Find your household’s estimated income category here.
What’s an Income Category?
An Income Category is the classification of annual income based upon family size as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) assigned to Blaine County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
What if I haven't filed my taxes?
For BCHA’s application purposes you need verifiable proof of your income, such as your four most recent pay stubs, W-2s for all jobs you had the previous year, and if you are self-employed, a profit and loss statement.
How do you choose one applicant over another?
Our system calculates priority based on several factors such as length of time on the waitlist, household size, household accommodations and desired location.
Where are the majority of our units located?
The majority of housing units, whether for rent or ownership opportunities are located in Ketchum. However, new affordable units do get added to BCHA’s inventory, so it is important to update your application if your location preferences change.
Do you have another question?
Please email us at [email protected]