Rental Housing
The City of Boise owns and operates rental properties across the City that house lower-income households. The rents charged in these properties is based on the income of the tenant household.
Rental Housing Wait List
Because of the overwhelming need for affordable housing in Boise, the Wait List to live at one of the properties owned and operated by the City of Boise is years-long.
The Wait List is Currently Closed
If you are currently on the wait list:
When there is a vacancy, we will contact you by mail, email, and phone. If we do not receive a timely response, you will be removed from the Wait List.
Be sure to keep your mailing address, email, and phone number updated. You may update them by calling 208-570-6829 and leaving a voicemail or by emailing PropertyManagement@CityofBoise.org.
If you have questions about the Wait List or your application status, please email PropertyManagement@CityofBoise.org or call 208-570-6829. We’re happy to assist you.
Current Tenants
Login here to access your Tenant Profile.
Tenants can access their lease, contact property management, submit, and track work orders, and more.
Contact Us
Contact Us
- Daytime Phone: 208-570-6830
- TTY: 1-800-377-3529
- Email:
PropertyManagement@CityofBoise.org
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Housing Resources
- Visit the HUD website to find other local housing that’s affordable at https://resources.hud.gov/. Click “Find Affordable Housing Opportunities Near Me.” Zoom in on Boise, and you can click on the indicators showing the apartment complex or house that offers affordable housing. You can also visit https://www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance for subsidized and affordable options.
- Visit Housing Idaho website at https://www.housingidaho.com/index.html or call 1-877-428-8844 for a directory of available housing in Idaho.
- Call 2-1-1 and ask for a Navigator with the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, and they may connect you with resources.
- Review additional options at Find Help Idaho’s website for free and reduced-cost resources ranging from housing, transportation, food, healthcare, and more by visiting https://findhelpidaho.org/
- If you are experiencing a housing crisis, call Our Path Home at 208-336-4663 and leave a voicemail. You may also email them at ourpathhome@catchprogram.org.
Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities
If you are interested in information regarding Section 8 or you are a current tenant of BCACHA, please contact them directly.
Send a Message to HCD Property Management
Thank you for your interest in Housing and Community Development (HCD). Please use the contact information below to reach out to the HCD team.