How many renters live in Bonneville County, Idaho?
The County of Bonneville County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 22.9 percent of the population living in Bonneville County.
What is the rental market like in Bonneville County, Idaho?
There are an estimated housing units in the Bonneville County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Bonneville County, Idaho, there are 1.11 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Bonneville County?
The rental vacancy rate in Bonneville County is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Bonneville County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bonneville County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730 | 2,150 | 5,162 | 2,854 | 695 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bonneville County
A large number of apartments in Bonneville County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Bonneville County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $803 to $1,863. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $803 |
| One BR | $903 |
| Two BR | $1,098 |
| Three BR | $1,546 |
| Four BR | $1,863 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Bonneville County, Idaho
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Bonneville County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 415 | 57 percent |
| One BR | 1,402 | 65 percent |
| Two BR | 3,611 | 70 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Bonneville County, Idaho
How many affordable rental units are in Bonneville County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Bonneville County, Idaho including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Bonneville County, Idaho
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Bonneville County, Idaho
Bonneville County features 307 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Bonneville County, Idaho
There are 745 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bonneville County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bonneville County, Idaho
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bonneville County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Bonneville County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bonneville County, Idaho for a two-bedroom apartment is between $988 and $1,208.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.