Idaho Housing and Finance Association on W Myrtle St in Boise is the state's housing finance agency, administering federal housing tax credits, Section 8 contracts, and homeownership programs. Mothers can apply for the Idaho Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, down payment assistance, and emergency rental assistance through the office. Call 208-331-4882 for application status.
208-331-4882 · 565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, and the Magic Valley build affordable homes with sweat-equity partners who pay an affordable mortgage. Income eligibility runs from 30% to 80% of area median income depending on affiliate. Mothers complete 250+ hours of sweat equity working alongside volunteers. Call 208-345-2522 for Treasure Valley applications.
208-345-2522 · Boise, ID
BCACHA on S Orchard St administers Section 8 vouchers and public housing for Ada County, with a separate waitlist for project-based units. Preferences favor elderly, disabled, and working families with children. Idaho residency required. Mothers should apply when waitlists open, as they often close for years at a time once full. Call 208-345-4907.
208-345-4907 · 1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705
The Salvation Army's Boise corps runs emergency family shelter, transitional housing, and the Pathway of Hope case management program for families committed to ending generational poverty. Rental assistance and utility help are available for households facing eviction or shutoff. Call 208-343-5469 for intake. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and the eviction or shutoff notice.
208-343-5469 · Boise, ID
Interfaith Sanctuary on W River St operates Boise's largest low-barrier shelter accepting families, single women, men, and people with pets without sobriety requirements. The shelter accepts walk-ins 24/7 and provides hot meals, showers, laundry, and case management. Day-shelter services run from morning through evening. Call 208-383-9511 to confirm availability.
208-383-9511 · 1620 W River St, Boise, ID 83702
CATCH Idaho on W Jefferson St uses a Housing First model to move families experiencing homelessness directly into housing with wraparound case management. Average stay in the program is 12-18 months, after which families exit to stable independent housing. Referrals come through Our Path Home, the Ada County coordinated entry system. Call 208-336-4560 for screening.
208-336-4560 · 1400 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Community Action Network advocates for low-income Idahoans on housing, healthcare, and energy issues. The grassroots organization runs renter education, housing counseling, and policy campaigns affecting eviction protections and tenant rights. Workshops cover landlord-tenant law, security deposits, and how to fight unlawful evictions in Idaho magistrate court. Call 208-385-9146.
208-385-9146 · Boise, ID