Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher Program
ATTENTION: Blaine County Housing Authority does not issue Section 8 vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program is designed to help eligible households rent safe, sanitary, and affordable housing by paying some or all of their rental cost.
Housing Choice Vouchers ("Section 8" Vouchers) are available exclusively through Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA).
For more information about Housing Choice Vouchers, visit IHFA’s website at www.idahohousing.com or click here,
To apply for IHFA's Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, click here
To download an application for IHFA's Housing Choice Voucher click here.
Am I eligible?
You are considered eligible for the program if you fall within the income guidelines established by HUD and meet certain other eligibility requirements. You may not be considered eligible if you:
What are My Responsibilities as a Participant?
In order to remain in the Federal Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, you must:
Where can I live?
Almost any kind of safe, decent and sanitary housing qualifies. To be accepted, units must have adequate living space, adequate heating, electrical, water and sewer systems and be free from any conditions that might endanger your health and safety. Units can include
The Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program is designed to help eligible households rent safe, sanitary, and affordable housing by paying some or all of their rental cost.
Housing Choice Vouchers ("Section 8" Vouchers) are available exclusively through Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA).
For more information about Housing Choice Vouchers, visit IHFA’s website at www.idahohousing.com or click here,
To apply for IHFA's Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, click here
To download an application for IHFA's Housing Choice Voucher click here.
Am I eligible?
You are considered eligible for the program if you fall within the income guidelines established by HUD and meet certain other eligibility requirements. You may not be considered eligible if you:
- Owe money to IHFA or any other housing authority;
- Have ever committed fraud while participating in a federal housing program;
- Have ever been evicted from public housing;
- Have committed drug-related or violent criminal acts; or
- Are determined to be ineligible due to other reasons as defined by HUD.
What are My Responsibilities as a Participant?
In order to remain in the Federal Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, you must:
- Pay your share of the rent.
- Pay your share of utilities (if any)
- Not damage the property.
- Notify the IHFA Branch Office and landlord if you wish to move to another unit.
- Permit IHFA to conduct inspections to ensure the property is in good condition.
- Immediately report any changes in your household members and income.
Where can I live?
Almost any kind of safe, decent and sanitary housing qualifies. To be accepted, units must have adequate living space, adequate heating, electrical, water and sewer systems and be free from any conditions that might endanger your health and safety. Units can include
- Apartments
- Homes/Duplexes
- Mobile Homes
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