El Rancho Heights PB Section 8 Pocatello, ID
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Rancho Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pocatello, ID with 16 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $478/month on average.
16
total units
81%
occupancy
$478
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 El Rancho Blvd, Pocatello, ID 83201 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,334/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,810/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at El Rancho Heights
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 549 El Rancho Blvd, Pocatello; 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 (~$478/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pocatello
- St. Anthony Place/seicaa PB Section 8
- Christensen Court Public Housing
- Portneuf Towers, Inc. PB Section 8
- Cedar View LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whitman Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franklin Heights PB Section 8
- Independence Home PB Section 8
- Hawthorne Terrace PB Section 8
- Swisher Terrace PB Section 8
- Stockman Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbock | 3.4 km |
| Cardona Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbuck | 3.4 km |
| Diamond Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbock | 3.4 km |
| Cardona Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbuck | 3.4 km |
| Avalon Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbuck | 3.7 km |
| Avalon Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chubbuck | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Rancho Heights have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at El Rancho Heights?
Residents report average rents near $478/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 El Rancho Heights?
Contact the management office at 549 El Rancho Blvd in Pocatello. 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.