How can we help?
Homelessness
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.
- Search for temporary shelter, food, and other services at FindHelp.
- Search here for Idaho Homeless Resources
- Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.
**If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local office. - Contact a homeless service provider.
- Search justshelter.org to find community organizations working to preserve affordable housing, prevent eviction and reduce family homelessness.
- Veterans:
Contact the VA medical center near you and mention your interest in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) or find instructions for contacting the National Homeless Veteran Call Center here. You may also call the Veterans Affairs Emergency Housing Hotline for assistance at (877) 424-3838
Homeless Assistance for Veterans provides important links for homeless veterans seeking help. - Seniors:
Idaho Commission on Aging
The Idaho Aging Division Information Line: (208) 334-3833 Toll Free: 1-877-471-2777 - Persons Experiencing Violence:
- If you are in danger, please call 911. The national domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TYY: 1-800-787-3224
Or text “START” to 88788. - Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance
- To find a service provider, search this website to connect with services here. Not sure whom to contact? Contact the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence (208) 332-1540 or info@icdv.idaho.gov
- If you are in danger, please call 911. The national domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TYY: 1-800-787-3224
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Affordable Places to Live
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Speak to a HUD Approved Housing Counselor for advice on your specific housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Contact your Local Public Housing Authority to inquire about information about public housing programs (Housing Choice Vouchers HUD Facts, Public Housing).
- For information on applying for Housing Choice Vouchers in Idaho click here
Find a list of Public Housing Authority contacts in Idaho or call (800) 955-2232 for help to find your local Public Housing Authority. - Use the HUD Resource Locator to find affordable housing opportunities near you.
**Please note, the HUD Resource Locator does not show property vacancy. Please call the management company to inquire about vacancies, wait lists or the application process.- HUD does not have applications for these properties.
- HUD does not have information about the vacancies in these properties.
- HUD does not maintain waiting lists.
What additional housing resources (external to HUD) are available to me?
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties
A tax credit property is owned by a developer or landlord who participates in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program run by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association-IHFA). These owners can claim tax credits for renting some or all units to low- or moderate- income tenants at restricted rent. LIHTC rents are not based on tenant’s income but instead set by the use restriction tied to the unit. Note: LIHTC owners accept Section 8 voucher tenants.
To get further information on LIHTC properties, contact the IHFA for more information, dial (208) 331-4700 - USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Housing programs helps property owners through loans and grants to rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families as well as domestic farm laborers. To search for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Idaho, visit: Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Rentals - Affordable Housing by Housing Idaho
Homeownership
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner?
- Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner.
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find information about HUD homes?
- Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale in Idaho.
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
- Find Information on my FHA loan
- Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and begin the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources)
- Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor
I need home improvements, what are my options?
- USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans
- There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs
- If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center
Email: answers@hud.gov
Call: (800) 225-5342
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or reach out to Idaho’s HUD Approved Housing Counselor: Idaho Housing Counseling Services (208) 331-4700
- Explore Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
- Contact Idaho Legal Aid
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?
Report Housing Discrimination
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?
* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
- Please visit the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Page
- File a complaint with HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) Office:
- Online
- Call: (800) 347-3739
Rent Relief & Eviction Resources
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Seek legal assistance from Idaho Legal Aid or Idaho Lawyer Referral Service
- Find Commonly Asked Questions on Eviction in Idaho
- Review HUD’s Step-by-Step guide for people at risk of eviction
- Preventing Eviction in Idaho
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to help avoid eviction:
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to help you prevent eviction. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287, or reach out to Idaho’s HUD Approved Housing Counselor: Idaho Housing Counseling (208) 331-4700 - Know your responsibilities as a tenant. Read your lease agreement carefully!
Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
Idaho.gov - Official Website of Idaho
Actions in Particular Cases - Idaho Statutes, Title 6
DisAbility Rights Idaho
Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer - Idaho Statutes, Title 6, Chapter 3
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
Idaho Fair Housing Forum
Idaho Statutes and Constitution
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or reach out to Idaho’s HUD Approved Housing Counselor or call (208) 331-4700.
- Get Help Paying Rent and Bills
- Rent Relief Resources
- To learn more about rental assistance that may be available to you in Idaho, please contact the Idaho Housing and Finance Association here.
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?
- Contact your local government office, find your local community service providers in your area
- Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Hotline at (800) 246-4221
Speak to a Housing Counselor
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?
- Becoming a homeowner
- Foreclosure assistance
- Reverse mortgages
- Home improvements/repairs to my home
- Renting
Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.
- Search online for a HUD Approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287, or reach out to Idaho’s HUD Approved Housing Counselor: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (208) 331-4700
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
- Resident Information
- REAC Real Estate Assessment Center
What are housing quality standards?
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
I need home improvements, what are my options?
- USDA Rural Development Local Office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans
- There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD's Home Improvements programs.
- If you have more questions, contact the FHA Resource Center
Email: answers@hud.gov
Call: (800) 225-5342
Disaster Resources
What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?
Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
- Register with FEMA online
- Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
- Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?
- Reach out to your local Red Cross
I experienced a disaster and need help.
- HUD Disaster Resources
- HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email recovery@hud.gov
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287, or reach out to Idaho’s HUD Approved Housing Counselor: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (208) 331-4700
My Local Office Information
For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.
If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.
Idaho HUD Field Office
1249 S Vinnell Way, Ste. 108
Boise, ID 83704
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Phone: (208) 334-1990
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
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Fax: (202) 485-5614
Brian Dale, Field Office Director
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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now
At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:
- Call: 988
- Text: 988
- Chat: 988lifeline.org
Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.
Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:
- Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text: "Start" to 88788
- Visit: The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:
- Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- TTY: 1-800-487-4889
- Text: Your ZIP code to 435748
- Visit: SAMHSA's National Helpline
Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?
- Find a Housing Counselor: HUD's Housing Counseling Resources
- Call: 800-569-4287 (or 202-708-1455 for TTY) for multilingual assistance or disaster relief assistance.
- Visit: www.findhelp.org
