Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
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.
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Rural Development Family has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Rural Development Family Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority.
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.
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.
Wait until you have a Section 8 voucher to find housing.
It usually takes months or years to reach the top of a Section 8 HCV waiting list. Any apartments you see now will likely not be available when you get your voucher.Katana Keller says:
"As a disabled renter, searching online for places I could potentially live, and being kept up to date for many kinds of housing by Affordable Housing Online is very helpful."