Idaho Capitol Sun
After distributing all of the federal rental assistance funds for the city of Boise and nearly all of the allocation to Ada County, the Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority is hoping to receive more through reallocated dollars in the coming months.
The program is meant to help individuals who need help with rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it’s retroactive or future rent and utilities.
The assistance lasts a maximum of 15 months, and payments are sent directly to landlords or utility companies to keep accounts current.
By the beginning of December, the Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority reported it has paid more than $18.5 million to residents for rent and utility assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean tells the Idaho Capitol Sun, she also hopes the federal government will consider allocating more funds to other cities across Idaho that might have similar needs.
