Idaho Section 8 Calculator & Housing Authority Guide (2026)
Explore official 2026 HUD income limits, Fair Market Rents (FMR), and calculate your tenant rent share across all 237 cities and places in Idaho.
Major Cities & Metropolitan Areas in Idaho
Quick access to income limits, housing authority contacts, and rent estimates for key areas in Idaho:
Aberdeen
Bingham County
View limits & rent →Acequia
Minidoka County
View limits & rent →Albion
Cassia County
View limits & rent →American Falls
Power County
View limits & rent →Ammon
Bonneville County
View limits & rent →Arco
Butte County
View limits & rent →Arimo
Bannock County
View limits & rent →Ashton
Fremont County
View limits & rent →How Section 8 Operates in Idaho
Idaho Housing Finance Agency & HUD Regional Office
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs across Idaho are operated locally by county and municipal Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) under statutory regulations and funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Source of Income Protections & Tenant Rights
Voucher holders in Idaho are protected under the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. In addition, federally funded housing developments cannot deny eligible applicants because they hold a Section 8 voucher.
Fair Market Rents & Voucher Payment Standards
HUD calculates annual Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and Area Median Income (AMI) limits for every county and metropolitan area in Idaho. Local PHAs set voucher payment standards—typically between 90% and 110% of HUD FMRs—to establish maximum subsidy amounts.
Without extra HUD approval, a payment standard is usually any amount from 90% up to 110% of the published Fair Market Rent for that unit size (24 CFR 982.503). Enter your PHA’s written dollar amount in the calculator; otherwise we use 100% of FMR as a stand-in.
Prominent Public Housing Authorities in Idaho
Contact your local PHA for waiting lists and applications. Links go to official agency sites or HUD’s national PHA directory.
Public Housing Authorities Serving Idaho
Local county and municipal housing authorities manage waiting lists, conduct housing inspections, and disburse monthly HAP rental subsidies across Idaho. Use HUD’s PHA contact directory to find the agency for your city or county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Section 8 in Idaho
How does Section 8 work in Idaho?
In Idaho, eligible low-income families receive a housing voucher from their local housing authority. The family pays roughly 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remaining balance up to the local payment standard.
What are the income limits for Section 8 in Idaho?
Income limits are determined annually by HUD for each county in Idaho. Most applicants must have an annual household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 75% of new vouchers federally mandated for families below 30% AMI.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Idaho?
Applications must be submitted directly to a local housing authority serving your city or county in Idaho when their waiting list opens. Use our Section 8 calculator to check income limits and estimated rent share for your ZIP code before applying.
Complete Directory of Cities & Places in Idaho (237)
237 cities & places indexed
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- Laclede CDP
- Lapwai
- Lava Hot Springs
- Leadore
- Letha CDP
- Lewiston
- Lewisville
- Lincoln CDP
- Lost River
- Lowman CDP
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- Yellow Pine CDP