Section 8 in Ada County, ID
6,239 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Ada County, 89% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Ada County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,170 | $1,053 to $1,287 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,381 | $1,243 to $1,519 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,655 | $1,490 to $1,821 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,318 | $2,086 to $2,550 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,772 | $2,495 to $3,049 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Ada County covers up to $1,655 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,490 to $1,821.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Ada County?
Source-of-income protection status for Idaho is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Ada County in the Boise City metro
Ada County is one of the counties inside the Boise City, ID core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Boise City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Ada County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Boise · PHA code ID901
4,029 Section 8 unitsBoise City Housing Authority
Boise · PHA code ID013
1,406 Section 8 unitsAda County Housing Authority
Boise · PHA code ID021
804 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Ada County
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Other Idaho counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 497,494 · FIPS 16001.