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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took action on September 1, 2020 by issuing a “temporary national moratorium” on most evictions for nonpayment of rent to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Citing the historic threat to public health posed by coronavirus, the CDC declared that an eviction moratorium would help ensure people … Read More

New Path Community Housing, Idaho’s first “Housing First” community, has received recognition through two national organizations, the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition and NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials). AHTCC has awarded New Path with a 2020 Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award. Thirteen recipients received the 2020 award that recognizes outstanding … Read More

Since posting this last fall, this award was mentioned in the “Journal of Housing & Community Development,” the NAHRO bi-monthly journal. You can read this article at this link: Backpack Giveaway In Boise City / Ada County Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities are proud to be a recipient of a 2020 Award of Merit … Read More

Our Family Self-Sufficiency department has published its summer newsletter. Read about our graduate, Natacha, who recently made dramatic changes in her life and future by applying sound principles of budgeting, avoiding debt and saving. Other articles encourage resiliency and provide avenues of empowerment during challenging times. A link to our newsletter is provided below: FSS … Read More

For Immediate Release Benjamin Cushman, Media Media Contact at Idaho Housing and Finance Association Financial Help Available for Idaho Renters (Boise, Idaho, June 15, 2020) Idaho renters affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for financial assistance through Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s Housing Preservation Program. The program, which is available only to renters, provides short-term … Read More

The Boise City Housing Authority invites sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Capitol/Franklin Exterior Brick Sealant Project at Capitol Plaza – 700 W. Cunningham Pl., Boise, ID  83702, and Franklin Plaza – 1555 W. Franklin St., Boise, ID  83702.  The work consists of:  Application of a penetrating Silane Siloxane sealant to the exterior brick … Read More

The Ada County Housing Authority invites bids from qualified contractors for the Streamside Duplex Bathroom Remodel Project at 5905/5907 Streamside Pl. Garden City.  The work consists of: Complete bathroom (2) remodels (one bathroom in each unit) as described in the specifications prepared by Ada County Housing Authority. BID Documents REVISED – Streamside Bathroom Remodel Bid … Read More

The Boise City Housing Authority of Boise, Idaho (BCHA) hereby invites independent Contractors to submit proposals for consulting services to evaluate the feasibility and applicability of implementing a Rental Housing Demonstration Program more commonly referred to as “RAD”; and assist in the submission of an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) … Read More

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Boise City Housing Authority (BCHA) is inviting qualified housing developers to submit an application for Development Services for the development of affordable multifamily housing units to serve low to moderate income families at 3119 West Moore Street, Boise, Idaho. Interested housing developers may obtain the “Request for Development Services” RFP information … Read More

Every year, for the last nine years, school children of our program participants enjoy the gracious generosity of the congregation from Southminster Presbyterian Church. Backpacks, filled with the necessary school supplies specific for each year in school, are distributed to children excited to return to the classroom. Thank you to Southminster for such a thoughtful … Read More