Capitol Plaza Public Housing Boise, ID
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol Plaza is a Public Housing community in Boise, ID with 160 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $373/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
160
total units
96%
occupancy
$373
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 W Cunningham Pl, Boise, ID 83702 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,998/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,294/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Capitol Plaza
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 700 W Cunningham Pl, Boise; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$373/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 0.8 km |
| Bannock Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Boise | 1.4 km |
| 12th and River Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 1.4 km |
| 12th Street Senior Apartments §202 Senior | Boise | 1.4 km |
| New Path Community Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 1.7 km |
| Hillcreek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 2.4 km |
| Riverview Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 2.4 km |
| Parkhill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boise | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol Plaza have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Capitol Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $373/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Capitol Plaza?
Contact the management office at 700 W Cunningham Pl in Boise. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.