Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,166 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $966 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.42 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,166
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Idaho
- Typical rent
- $966
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 22% less than in Idaho
- Wage needed
- $22.42
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 35%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 26% less than in Idaho
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 Jerome 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 Jerome County was $1,696 a month in September 2026. 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 | $812 | $15.62 | $32,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,166 | $22.42 | $46,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,605 | $30.87 | $64,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,791 | $34.44 | $71,640 |
HUD area: Jerome County, 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 6 ZIP codes in Jerome County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 83335 to $1,210 in 83325. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,166).
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)
| 83325 | Jerome County, ID | $830 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,630 | $2,030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83335 | Jerome County, ID | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 83335 | Minidoka County, ID | $800 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 83338 | Gooding County, ID | $820 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 83338 | Jerome County, ID | $820 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 83338 | Lincoln County, ID | $820 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
- 83325 · Jerome County, ID $1,210$1,630
- 83335 · Jerome County, ID $1,100$1,510
- 83335 · Minidoka County, ID $1,100$1,510
- 83338 · Gooding County, ID $1,170$1,610
- 83338 · Jerome County, ID $1,170$1,610
- 83338 · Lincoln County, ID $1,170$1,610
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 Jerome County, 35% 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.
35%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,049 households rent in Jerome County
- Spend half or more of their income 16%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 65%
Compared with the state and the country
- Jerome 35%
- Idaho 47%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Jerome County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Jerome County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 8
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 1
346 homes in all; 342 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Heritage Homes Public housing 100 N Fillmore St, Jerome 83338 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City Jerome · Average payment: $381 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (208) 733-5765
- Northside Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 8th Ave E, Jerome 83338 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Oaks II (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1911 N Kennedy St, Jerome 83338 44 low-income homes · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Oaks (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1911 N Kennedy St, Jerome 83338 40 homes, 39 low-income · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Baltray Tax credit (LIHTC) 1285 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome 83338 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Western Gailes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1285 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome 83338 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Windwood Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 921 S Davis St, Jerome 83338 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families · (208) 324-4929
- Prestwick Tax credit (LIHTC) 1285 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome 83338 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Clover Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 1200 S Davis St, Jerome 83338 22 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Syringa Estates HUD-assisted 380 5th St, Hazelton 83335 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 677-4204
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Jerome County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Jerome 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 | $18,500 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,200 | $56,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,600 | $63,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,000 | $70,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,550 | $76,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,050 | $81,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,600 | $87,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
Area median income: $79,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Jerome County, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $731 – $893
- 1 bedroom $822 – $1,004
- 2 bedrooms $1,049 – $1,283
- 3 bedrooms $1,445 – $1,766
- 4 bedrooms $1,612 – $1,970
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
- Housing Authority of the City Jerome Public housing · 50 public housing units (208) 733-5765 Housing Authority of the City Jerome: sunny.shaw@twinfallshousing.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 Jerome County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Idaho Housing and Finance Association--Twin Falls Branch Office
841 Meadows Dr, Twin Falls · 14 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 4 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Jerome 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
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Cash to move in
$2,332
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,166
- Security deposit
- $1,166
- Total
- $2,332
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 Jerome County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $812; 1 bedroom: $913; 2 bedrooms: $1,166; 3 bedrooms: $1,605; 4 bedrooms: $1,791. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Jerome County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,166) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.42 an hour full time, or $46,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jerome County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $44,000 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 Jerome 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 $1,049 and $1,283 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Jerome County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 83335 to $1,210 in 83325. 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 Jerome County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Jerome County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Jerome County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Jerome County, 35% of renter households are in that position; in Idaho, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).