Family Self-Sufficiency Spring Newsletter – 2023
In this FSS Spring Newsletter, we have provided a number of excellent resources on empowerment through education, budgeting, and ideas on how to observe Earth Day. We have included an article on how self-awareness can be a great help in accomplishing your goals. There is also a full list of spring and summer activities for … Read More
Landscape Maintenance
Contractors, The Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for routine landscape maintenance. Please see the attached packet for additional information and instructions. Proposals will be due by Monday March 20, 2023 no later than 5pm. Please contact Marissa Henderson at mhenderson@bcacha.org or 208-287-1073 if you have additional questions. For details, … Read More
Request for Proposals: LED Light Project
The Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for a project to convert our existing light fixtures to LED at two of our high-rise buildings. Please see the attached packet for additional information and instructions. We will hold a pre-proposal conference on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 1pm at 700 W … Read More
Request for Applications for Board of Commissioners of BCACHA
The Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities are seeking applications from residents / participants in our programs for a position on our Board of Commissioners. To learn more about the requirements and commitment of this position, please read: Letter of Invitation to Apply to Board To access the application, please print the document at … Read More
Public Notice Inviting Proposals – Housing Choice Voucher Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Boise City Housing Authority (BCHA) is seeking proposals from developers interested in applying for Project Based Vouchers (PBV) to be used for permanent supportive housing (PSH). Response to the Request for Proposals will be accepted beginning March 8, 2023 and will be due no later than April 10, 2023 … Read More
“What Home Means to Me” Poster Contest
Each year, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) holds a poster contest as part of their Housing America Campaign. The theme is “What Home Means to Me.” This is an opportunity for youth in our programs to be selected and recognized for their artwork at local, state and national levels. Any child … Read More
BCACHA Receives Renewed Funding for Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced their Public Housing Agency recipients for renewal funding for the Family Self-Sufficiency program. The recent HUD announcement provides background and details about the FSS program, and how, nationally, it is serving over 60,000 residents with asset-building supportive programs, helping families remove potential barriers to … Read More
Family Self-Sufficiency Newsletter Jan-Mar 2023
Enjoy our first newsletter of 2023 with helpful information on keeping a New Year’s resolution, home ownership tips, dental health for children, announcements of upcoming workshops and events, and more. There is also an inspiring story of one FSS participant’s decision to make a better life for herself and her family, and the joy of … Read More
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Capital Fund Program Plan – Draft
The Boise City and Ada County Housing Authorities (BCACHA) have developed drafts of the Capital Fund Program Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A copy will be available for review on our website at https://bcacha.org . Any comments or recommendations from residents or the general public on the … Read More
Family Self-Sufficiency Fall 2022 Newsletter
We are happy to share our Fall 2022 FSS Newsletter. This edition contains helpful information for those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), some great tips on things to do with your children over the winter break, and a great article on how to be happy with what you have, while reaching for more. … Read More