HUD PIH FY25 directory ID · Section 8 / HCV 4,029 HCV units 99th percentile in ID

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile

Idaho Housing and Finance Association administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, ID, with 4,029 authorized HCV units. Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.

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Authorized HCV units · Idaho Housing and Finance Association vs nearby ID agencies

units
Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory As of FY2025

The verdict

Idaho Housing and Finance Association administers 4,029 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - among the largest Section 8 agencies in the country, the largest in ID.

4,029
authorized Section 8 vouchers
96th
percentile by size, nationally
99th
percentile in ID
4,029 Section 8 units

Idaho Housing and Finance Association is a Public Housing Authority in ID administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 4,029 authorized Section 8 units. Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.

  • 99th percentile by unit count in ID
Compiled from official public sources by the Plainvoucher team.

Section 8 / HCV units

4,029

HUD-authorized

Total authorized units

-

All programs combined

State-rank percentile

99 th

Among ID PHAs

2-BR standard range · ID

$933–$1,838 /mo

Median $977/mo · 2-BR

Section 8 / HCV share of Idaho Housing and Finance Association authorized units 100.0%
HUD nationwide median

Compared to nationwide HUD median of 62%, PHAs with high HCV share typically focus on tenant-based assistance over project-based public housing.

Where Idaho Housing and Finance Association sits among U.S. PHAs

By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.

4,029 Top 7% higher than 93% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs

0–10,000: 2,086 voucher-running PHAs (98%). This entry sits in this band. 10,000–20,000: 29 voucher-running PHAs (1%). Above this entry. 20,000–30,000: 8 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 30,000–40,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 40,000–50,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 50,000–60,000: 3 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 60,000–70,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 70,000–80,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 80,000–90,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 90,000–100,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 100,000–110,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 110,000–120,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 120,000–130,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. This PHA 0 130,000 every voucher-running PHA, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more voucher-running PHAs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025

Inside HUD's Federal Record for Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Idaho Housing and Finance Association is one of 3,780 agencies HUD tracks in its PIH Open Data directory for the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program operating in ID. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 4,029 Section 8 / HCV units.

Ranked by Section 8 unit count within ID, it sits at the 99th percentile there, ahead of 99% of ID PHAs by that measure. HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Section 8" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.

Across ID's 40 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$1,838/month (median $977); Idaho Housing and Finance Association sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 2083314700. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.

Contact this PHA

Phone
2083314700
Fax
2083314808
Email
craigs@ihfa.org
Executive Director
BradyE@ihfa.org · 2083314839
How to apply at Idaho Housing and Finance Association

How to apply at this PHA

Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:

  • The PHA's own website (search "Idaho Housing and Finance Association Section 8 application")
  • A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
  • HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
  • Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups

See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.

What to expect, typical waitlist

HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.

Payment standard reference

Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across ID's 40 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$1,838/month (median $977). Idaho Housing and Finance Association sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.

Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.

Nearby PHAs in ID

If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:

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Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.

⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Idaho Housing and Finance Association. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.

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