Rental and utility assistance is available for low income families who are unable to pay their current rent or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic or the related economic crisis.

If you live within Ada County or the City of Boise, contact the Boise City Ada County Housing Authority for rent/utility assistance: https://erap.bcacha.org/. 

If you reside in Ada or Canyon County, you may also qualify for assistance from Jesse Tree. Please view their brochure below or visit the Jesse Tree website here: https://www.jessetreeidaho.org/.

If you live outside Ada County, contact Idaho Housing and Finance Association for rent or utility assistance: https://www.idahohousing.com/hpp/ 

Below are guided online modules in English and Spanish that describes a tenant or homeowner's legal rights, remedies, and common housing situations you may encounter. For more information, please view the modules below. 

https://www.idaholegalaid.org/files/html/housing-guide-for-tenants

https://www.idaholegalaid.org/files/html/guía-de-vivienda-para-inquilinos (Spanish/Espanol)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created a webpage for resources for renters during the Coronavirus pandemic. It includes information on rental assistance, tips on communicating with your landlord, Center for Disease Control Eviction Moratorium Order, and information regarding mortgages.

Please visit this webpage for more information: https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus/renters

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) created a new tool that allows renters and landlords to find rental assistance programs in their area.

To use this tool, please visit: www.consumerfinance.gov/renthelp