How many low income apartments are in Pocatello, ID?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Pocatello with approximately 357 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Pocatello?

Tenant-paid rents in Pocatello's assisted buildings typically range from about $316 to $511 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Pocatello?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Pocatello?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bannock County: about $894/mo for one-bedroom and $1,173/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pocatello, ID

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pocatello with roughly 357 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $511 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

357

subsidized units

$414

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Pocatello

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pocatello

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
St. Anthony Place/seicaa PB Section 8	88	$369	—
Christensen Court Public Housing	72	$316	3 mo
Portneuf Towers, Inc. PB Section 8	72	$326	—
Cedar View LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Whitman Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
El Rancho Heights PB Section 8	16	$478	—
Franklin Heights PB Section 8	16	$511	—
Independence Home PB Section 8	13	$339	—
Hawthorne Terrace PB Section 8	8	—	—
Swisher Terrace PB Section 8	8	—	—
Stockman Terrace PB Section 8	7	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Pocatello (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
St. Anthony Place/seicaa PB Section 8	88	$369	—
Portneuf Towers, Inc. PB Section 8	72	$326	—
Cedar View LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Whitman Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
El Rancho Heights PB Section 8	16	$478	—
Franklin Heights PB Section 8	16	$511	—
Independence Home PB Section 8	13	$339	—
Hawthorne Terrace PB Section 8	8	—	—
Swisher Terrace PB Section 8	8	—	—
Stockman Terrace PB Section 8	7	—	—

Public housing developments in Pocatello

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Christensen Court Public Housing	72	$316	3 mo

Voucher rent limits: Bannock County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bannock County: studio $809, 1-BR $894, 2-BR $1,173, 3-BR $1,631, 4-BR $1,968.

Full FMR table for Bannock County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Pocatello

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.