Local Information for Idaho

Idaho is found in the northwestern region of the United States. It is nicknamed the Gem State, which stems from the word “Shoshone”, meaning “Gem of the Mountains”. The state is mountainous with a lot of natural areas that have remained unspoiled. It also has a large area of protected wilderness and an abundance of lakes and rivers. Idaho is an ideal start for anyone who loves the natural outdoors.

Sun Valley; a resort city specializing in skiing, ice skating, and hiking, among others, is located in Idaho’s Blaine County. It is home to the world’s first chairlift.

The state’s capital is the city of Boise, an interesting and lively place where you’ll find some of the best when it comes to theatre, jazz, and indie music. The Zoo Boise is where you’ll find hundreds of animals of different species. Actor William Petersen (CSI), former NFL player Jake Plummer, and film director Michael Hoffman (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Restoration, and One Fine Day) are all residents of the city.

Pocatello, Idaho is located in the state’s southeastern part. It was named one of the Best Small Places for Business and Careers by Forbes in 2007. The city is where you’ll find the prestigious Idaho State University.

Idaho Housing Authority

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association is the institutions that administers affordable housing resources for the state’s residents. Idaho Housing, however, is self-supporting and acts as an agent for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. It does not utilize state-appropriated funds for its programs. The IHFA can be considered a major Idaho housing authority because it helps Idahoans find affordable, decent, and safe housing options and resources.

In the city of Boise, the Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority takes care of the residents’ affordable housing needs. The Housing Authority of the City of Pocatello, on the other hand, provides assistance, strategic solutions, and resources for low income residents looking for affordable, safe, and decent housing options.

Rental Assistance Idaho

Idaho is one of the states that administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is done through Idaho Housing. The program is offered in 34 of Idaho’s counties.

Under the program, low income families and elderly or disabled individuals can own, affordable, safe, and decent housing for the private rental housing community. There are qualifications set by the HUD with regard to income limits and eligibility. If a resident or individual passes all qualifications, he can find a rental home of his choice and pay only a particular amount of the gross monthly income for the rent. The balance will be paid by the program.

There are other options for rental help in Idaho. You can find more choices by searching for rental assistance online. You’ll find a lot of opportunities that will help you obtain the home of your dreams in the beautiful state of Idaho.