Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Idaho Falls, ID
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Idaho Falls with roughly 927 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $274 to $409 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Idaho Falls
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Idaho Falls
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Buttes at Idaho Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summerhill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Aspen Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Sandcreek PB Section 8 | 72 | $409 | — |
| Chelsea Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Elk Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bandon River LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Rosslare Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Riverside Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 40 | $354 | — |
| Saturn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | $285 | — |
| Willowtree PB Section 8 | 37 | $274 | — |
| Teton View Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 36 | $393 | — |
| Bonneville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Mountain Falls Apartments 1 & 2 §202 Senior | 27 | $405 | — |
| Mountain Falls Apartments 1 & 2 §202 Senior | 22 | $375 | — |
| Transitional Living Center §811 | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Idaho Falls (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Buttes at Idaho Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summerhill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Aspen Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Sandcreek PB Section 8 | 72 | $409 | — |
| Chelsea Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Elk Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bandon River LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Rosslare Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Riverside Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 40 | $354 | — |
| Saturn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | $285 | — |
| Willowtree PB Section 8 | 37 | $274 | — |
| Teton View Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 36 | $393 | — |
| Bonneville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bonneville County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bonneville County: studio $1,034, 1-BR $1,095, 2-BR $1,305, 3-BR $1,815, 4-BR $2,189.
Full FMR table for Bonneville County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Idaho Falls
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Boise, ID
- Coeur Dalene, ID
- Twin Falls, ID
- Nampa, ID
- Caldwell, ID
- Post Falls, ID
- Lewiston, ID
- Coeur D Alene, ID
- Rexburg, ID
- Sandpoint, ID
- Hailey, ID
- Pocatello, ID
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.