Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Canyon County, Idaho
Canyon County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,540 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,347 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $29.62 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,540
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% more than in Idaho
- Typical rent
- $1,347
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 9% more than in Idaho
- Wage needed
- $29.62
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $61,600 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Idaho
Only here
Renting in Canyon County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Boise County, the typical rent is $850: 37% less than in Canyon County ($1,347).
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At $1,347, Canyon County ranks 3rd among the 43 counties in Idaho with this figure for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Canyon County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Canyon County was $1,703 a month in September 2026: 5.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,152 | $22.15 | $46,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,295 | $24.90 | $51,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $29.62 | $61,600 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 | $41.00 | $85,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,574 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
HUD area: Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Canyon County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,500 in 83605 to $1,630 in 83607. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,540).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 83605 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
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| 83607 | Boise City, ID | $1,220 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $2,260 | $2,720 |
| 83607 | Gem County, ID | $1,220 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $2,260 | $2,720 |
| 83607 | Payette County, ID | $1,220 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $2,260 | $2,720 |
| 83626 | Boise City, ID | $1,170 | $1,350 | $1,620 | $2,250 | $2,700 |
| 83644 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83651 | Boise City, ID | $1,100 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83656 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83660 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83660 | Payette County, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83676 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83686 | Boise City, ID | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| 83687 | Boise City, ID | $1,140 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,540 |
- 83605 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83607 · Boise City, ID $1,630$2,260
- 83607 · Gem County, ID $1,630$2,260
- 83607 · Payette County, ID $1,630$2,260
- 83626 · Boise City, ID $1,620$2,250
- 83644 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83651 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83656 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83660 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83660 · Payette County, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83676 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83686 · Boise City, ID $1,500$2,090
- 83687 · Boise City, ID $1,520$2,100
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Canyon County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Idaho, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
21,053 households rent in Canyon County
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 30%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Canyon 49%
- Idaho 47%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Canyon County
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Canyon County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 35
- HUD-assisted
- 10
1,758 homes in all; 1,624 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Parkview Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 Sunset Ct, Caldwell 83605 87 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Gateway Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 N Gateway St, Nampa 83687 73 homes, 72 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 45 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Sky Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 412 E Hawaii Ave, Nampa 83686 70 homes, 63 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2020
- Sunnyridge Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1717 Sunny Ridge Rd, Nampa 83686 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2006 · For families · (208) 947-7037
- Galway Tax credit (LIHTC) 2219 W Karcher Rd, Nampa 83651 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Mallard Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 S 34th Ave, Caldwell 83605 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Parkwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 1817 Sunny Ridge Rd, Nampa 83686 56 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Logan Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 612 W Logan St, Caldwell 83605 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Vineyard Suites at Indian Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 3523 E Linden St, Caldwell 83605 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Courtyards at Ridgecrest II (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 6341 Birch Ln, Nampa 83687 54 homes, 48 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Berkshire Tax credit (LIHTC) 291 E Maine Ave, Nampa 83686 60 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Courtyards at Ridgecrest (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 6341 Birch Ln, Nampa 83687 60 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Ashton Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 3904 E Ustick Rd, Caldwell 83605 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Hope Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 1508 Hope Ln, Caldwell 83605 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Sagewood Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 4815 Leanne Ave, Caldwell 83607 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Creekbridge Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2131 3rd St N, Nampa 83687 60 homes, 45 low-income · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Colorado Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1007 S Elder St, Nampa 83686 50 homes, 45 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Westview Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4721 Enterprise Way, Caldwell 83605 50 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2020
- Las Brisas Tax credit (LIHTC) 1402 Indian Springs St, Caldwell 83607 48 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2020
- Greystone Court Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2812 S Montana Ave, Caldwell 83605 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2014 · For families · (208) 465-4544
- Hazel Park HUD-assisted 211 E Hazel St, Caldwell 83605 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 454-2387
- Landmark Towers HUD-assisted 111 15th Ave S, Nampa 83651 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 466-1918
- Nottingshire Tax credit (LIHTC) 2804 S Georgia Ave, Caldwell 83605 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Friendship Manor II HUD-assisted 324 W Logan St, Caldwell 83605 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (208) 459-7075
- Maryland Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1737 Sunny Ridge Rd, Nampa 83686 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Vineyard at Broadmore Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 6th St N, Nampa 83687 38 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Oakhaven HUD-assisted 115 W Ogden Ave, Nampa 83651 35 homes, 34 low-income · For older adults · (208) 465-7200
- Mill Creek Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 287 Boise St, Middleton 83644 34 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Maryland Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1737 1727 Sunnyridge Road, Nampa 83686 40 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Friendship Manor I HUD-assisted 322 W Logan St, Caldwell 83605 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (208) 459-7075
- Hope Plaza II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1421 Hope Ln, Caldwell 83605 30 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2020
- Vineyard at Broadmore II Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 5th St N, Nampa 83687 30 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Van Engelen Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1307 1st St S, Nampa 83651 27 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (208) 465-7832
- Northside Nampa Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 839 Comstock Cir, Nampa 83651 25 low-income homes · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Portstewart Tax credit (LIHTC) 4321 S 10th Ave, Caldwell 83607 30 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Vineyard at Sycamore Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 821 Fillmore St, Caldwell 83605 30 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Columbia Gardens HUD-assisted 1215 N 1st Ave, Caldwell 83605 19 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (208) 453-1206
- College Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2000 College Ave, Caldwell 83605 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For families · (208) 454-8120
- Westside Comstock Tax credit (LIHTC) 839 Comstock Cir, Nampa 83651 18 homes, 17 low-income · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1994 · For families
- New Hope Subdivision Tax credit (LIHTC) 839 Comstock Cir, Nampa 83651 16 low-income homes · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Silverwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 717 11th Ave S, Nampa 83651 18 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Canyon County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Canyon County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,250 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,300 | $70,850 |
| 3 people | $29,900 | $49,850 | $79,700 |
| 4 people | $33,200 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,800 | $95,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,250 | $102,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,100 | $116,900 |
Area median income: $110,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,037 – $1,267
- 1 bedroom $1,166 – $1,425
- 2 bedrooms $1,386 – $1,694
- 3 bedrooms $1,919 – $2,345
- 4 bedrooms $2,317 – $2,831
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,086 vouchers · 42 public housing units (208) 585-9325 Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority: mevelasco@sicha.org
- Nampa Housing Authority Public housing (208) 466-2601 Nampa Housing Authority: AndyR@nampahousing.com
Housing agencies in Idaho Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Idaho
What Idaho law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Idaho Code §6-321(2)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Idaho Code §6-303(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- Idaho Code §55-304(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Canyon County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Neighborhood Housing Services Inc DBA Neighborworks Boise
3380 W Americana Ter Ste 120, Boise · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 3 more
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Jesse Tree
1121 W Miller St, Boise · 25 miles away
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
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Idaho Housing and Finance Association
565 W Myrtle St, Boise · 25 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in French.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Canyon County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Idaho, the average home bill was $109 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
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Cash to move in
$3,080
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,540
- Security deposit
- $1,540
- Total
- $3,080
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Canyon County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,152; 1 bedroom: $1,295; 2 bedrooms: $1,540; 3 bedrooms: $2,132; 4 bedrooms: $2,574. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Canyon County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,540) without spending more than 30% of income takes $29.62 an hour full time, or $61,600 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Canyon County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Canyon County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,386 and $1,694 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Canyon County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,500 in 83605 to $1,630 in 83607. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Canyon County?
HUD lists 41 properties with homes for low-income households in Canyon County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Canyon County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Canyon County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Idaho, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).