Idaho's state housing finance agency, administering affordable housing programs, Section 8 rental assistance, homebuyer loans, and down-payment help. Fathers working toward stable housing or first-time homeownership can apply for programs through the Boise headquarters or online. Call during business hours to ask about current waitlists, income limits, and required documentation for your application.
208-331-4882 · 565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
Local public housing authority administering public housing units and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Boise and Ada County. Fathers can apply online when the waitlist is open, then complete an in-person income verification. Call the Orchard Street office for waitlist status and eligibility questions; expect to provide IDs for everyone in the household, income documents, and prior rental references.
208-345-4907 · 1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705
Affordable homeownership program for qualifying low- to moderate-income families in the Boise area. Selected fathers partner with Habitat by contributing sweat-equity hours, attending homeowner education, and paying an affordable mortgage. Call the Allumbaugh office or check the site for current application windows and income guidelines; both single-father households and two-parent families are eligible to apply.
208-381-0535 · 555 S Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83709
Southwest Idaho community action agency providing housing assistance including rent help, utility assistance, weatherization, and emergency shelter referrals. Based in Boise, the partnership serves low-income fathers and families across multiple counties. Call the office during business hours to ask about current programs, income limits, and required documents; appointments are generally required for intake.
208-345-2820 · Boise, ID 83702
Catholic charity offering emergency rent and utility assistance plus transitional housing in Boise and surrounding communities. Fathers facing eviction, shut-off notices, or homelessness can call the Overland Road office during business hours to request help; intake typically requires proof of income, the notice or bill, and IDs. Services are offered regardless of religion, though funds and slots are limited.
208-377-0270 · 3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter and transitional housing for men, women, and families in the Boise area, including the New Life Program for longer-term stability. Fathers experiencing homelessness can walk in at the Main Street men's shelter any time, or call to ask about family housing at the mission's other sites. Shelter is free; a brief intake screening is required on arrival.
208-343-2389 · 308 E Main St, Boise, ID 83702
Emergency overnight shelter in downtown Boise serving single adults and families experiencing homelessness, including fathers with children. The shelter provides beds, meals, showers, case management, and connections to housing programs. Intake typically opens in the evening; call the River Street office or visit the site for current hours and policies. Services are free; limited capacity, so arriving early is recommended.
208-424-0997 · 1620 W River St, Boise, ID 83702