Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Adams County, Boise County, Canyon County, Elmore County, Gem County, Owyhee County, Payette County, Valley County, Washington County, Idaho. Service does not extend to Boise, Idaho.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Multi-County, Idaho Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rural Development Family Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rural Development Senior Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Multi-County, Idaho Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority (SICHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for all counties is currently open, since at least March 1, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print, the application online. Scroll down below the list of counties, and select the application link. The application is available in English and Spanish.
  2. Pick up an application at one of the SICHA offices listed here.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Dropped off at the SICHA main office, located at 377 Cornell Street, Middleton, ID 83644,
  2. Mailed to SICHA at the address above.
  3. Emailed to waitlist@sicha.org.
  4. Faxed to (208) 585-9326.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

There are no preferences.

For more information, visit the SICHA Housing Choice Voucher page here, or the SICHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority (SICHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, download and print, the application online. Select the "Public Housing Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to the SICHA at 377 Cornell Street, Middleton, ID 83644.

For more information, visit the SICHA Housing Authority Rentals page here, or the SICHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: Rural Development Family Other Waiting List

The Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority (SICHA) Family Rural Development waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, download and print, the application online. Select the "Rural Development Family Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to the SICHA at 377 Cornell Street, Middleton, ID 83644.

For more information, visit the SICHA Housing Authority Rentals page here, or the SICHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: Rural Development Senior Other Senior Waiting List

The Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority (SICHA) Senior Rural Development waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, download and print, the application online. Select the "Rural Development Senior Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to the SICHA at 377 Cornell Street, Middleton, ID 83644.

For more information, visit the SICHA Housing Authority Rentals page here, or the SICHA website here.

About The Agency

Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 918 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-3:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

377 Cornell Street, Middleton, ID

Visit Website(208) 585-9325

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority?

Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority serves 1,089 low-income households. The agency manages 1,061 Housing Choice Vouchers and 39 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority households.

How many Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 250 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority?

There are 882 female-headed renter households living in Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority renters?

Black 11
Native American 22
Asian-Pacific Islander 11
White 741
Hispanic 316

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority?

There are 435 households headed by seniors served by the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority. Senior households are 40% of households in Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority housing?

There are 326 persons with disabilities living in Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority?

The Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority

Syringa Court

386 E 6th Ave, Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623

Owyhee Manor I

201 W Owyhee Ave, Homedale, Idaho 83628