Idaho Reentry Housing
OACRA Idaho Housing & Reentry Directory
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Idaho Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options
This directory organizes Idaho housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, reentry supervision, transitional release, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.
Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across Idaho.
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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs
Coverage: Statewide Idaho. This section keeps statewide housing search, reentry planning, affordable housing, rescue mission access, recovery housing, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.
✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search & System-Level Pathways
HousingIdaho.com — Statewide Housing Locator
Statewide housing search tool for affordable rentals, supportive housing, accessible units, and other housing opportunities. Not reentry-specific, but useful for identifying landlords and properties with available units.
Housing Search
Affordable Rentals
Screening varies
housingidaho.com
Housing locator hotline: 1-877-428-8844
Use property-specific contact information from each listing.
Criminal-history screening, deposits, income requirements, and move-in timeline
Whether the provider can verify acceptance in writing
Statewide / Online
Idaho Housing & Finance Association — Housing Assistance Pathways
Statewide affordable housing and housing-assistance resource connected to rental assistance, housing search, voucher-related information, homelessness programs, and housing stability resources.
Affordable Housing
Housing Assistance
Waitlists / eligibility
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Ask about screening rules, waitlists, rental assistance, and county-specific resources
Statewide Idaho
Idaho Rescue Mission Network — Boise & Nampa Access
Regional shelter and transitional-program network serving Boise and Nampa, including emergency shelter, recovery programming, case management, meals, clothing, and structured stability pathways often used by people rebuilding after homelessness, addiction, or justice involvement.
Shelter Network
Boise / Nampa
Transitional Support
Current bed availability, program rules, and intake requirements
Whether supervision verification or referral documentation is needed
Ada / Canyon / statewide referral relevance
Supervision-Aware Housing Approval
People under probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, or other supervision may need residence approval before moving. A provider’s willingness to accept someone does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision.
Address Planning
Supervision-Aware
Approval may apply
Supervising officer, reentry specialist, case manager, treatment court contact, or court-approved contact.
Confirm approval rules before moving or paying deposits.
Full address, landlord or program contact, rules, fees, and move-in date
Transportation, treatment, work, and reporting plan
Statewide Idaho
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Private Housing & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, employment, visitor, medication, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
Statewide / Confirm by home
The Salvation Army — Idaho Housing & Emergency Assistance Pathways
Emergency assistance and referral pathway that may help with shelter referrals, temporary lodging, rent or utility support, disaster assistance, and housing-stability needs depending on the local office, funding, and eligibility.
Emergency Assistance
Housing Referrals
Funding varies
westernusa.salvationarmy.org
Use the nearest Idaho corps or service-extension office.
National contact: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
ID, income, household, and housing-crisis details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or referral information if applicable
Statewide / local-office dependent
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Rural transportation, screening, deposits, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent Housing
Screening varies
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Statewide Idaho
Rural Housing, Transportation & Out-of-County Placement
Many Idaho counties have limited shelter or transitional housing. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but transportation, supervision reporting, treatment access, and county restrictions must be checked first.
Rural Access
Transportation
Confirm placement
Reporting location, treatment schedule, employment access, bus routes, and ride options.
Ask if an out-of-county address can be approved.
Proposed address and weekly transportation plan
Nearest shelter, recovery housing, or service hub
Rural and regional Idaho
North Idaho
Counties: Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah, and Shoshone. Cities and communities include Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Sandpoint, Priest River, Bonners Ferry, St. Maries, Kellogg, Wallace, and surrounding North Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho — Housing & HELP Center
North Idaho housing and support provider offering emergency assistance, housing support, transitional and affordable housing pathways, case support, and community stabilization services for individuals and families in Kootenai County.
Housing Support
Transitional / Affordable
Kootenai County
stvincentdepaulnorthidaho.org
Main: (208) 664-3095
info@svdpnid.org
201 E. Harrison Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Housing program availability and intake process
Documentation, waitlist, eligibility, and supervision compatibility
Coeur d’Alene / Kootenai County
Union Gospel Mission — Center for Women & Children
Residential recovery and transitional support pathway in Coeur d’Alene for women and women with children, with structured programming, stability support, and recovery-oriented services.
Women / Children
Residential Recovery
Program rules apply
uniongospelmission.org
Ask for Coeur d’Alene women and children’s program intake.
Current openings and application process
Program length, rules, family eligibility, and supervision compatibility
Coeur d’Alene / Kootenai County
Ugly Truth Recovery — Sober Living
Structured sober-living and recovery housing pathway in the Coeur d’Alene area. Rules, fees, curfew, drug testing, medication policies, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed directly before referral.
Sober Living
Recovery Housing
Confirm house rules
Current openings, fees, house rules, curfew, and drug-testing requirements
Whether probation/parole verification letters are available
Coeur d’Alene / Kootenai County
Bonner Homeless Transitions
Sandpoint-area transitional housing and program-management provider serving homeless families and people facing domestic violence or housing instability in Bonner County.
Transitional Housing
Families / DV Path
Bonner County
bonnerhomelesstransitions.org
(208) 265-2952
bht@bonnerhomelesstransitions.org
330 S. Florence Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864
Current housing availability and eligibility
Family, DV, documentation, and supervision-compatibility requirements
Sandpoint / Bonner County
Heritage Health / Restored Paths — Recovery & Housing Support
Behavioral health and recovery-support pathway in North Idaho that may connect individuals to treatment, recovery resources, housing-stability support, and community referrals.
Recovery Support
Housing Referrals
Program-specific intake
myheritagehealth.org
(208) 620-5250
Ask for current recovery or housing-resource referral options.
Behavioral health intake and recovery-support referrals
Housing navigation, treatment linkage, and supervision coordination if available
Kootenai / Silver Valley access
Boundary County Housing Resource Path
Housing options in Boundary County may require local resource navigation, faith-based assistance, private landlords, county referrals, or use of Kootenai/Bonner regional shelter and transitional-housing pathways.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Confirm service area
Start with local community-resource contacts or North Idaho regional providers.
Confirm whether programs accept Boundary County residents before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, treatment, and employment-access needs
Bonners Ferry / Boundary County
🛠️ Eligible Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
North Idaho recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each house has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
North Idaho
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through North Idaho safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
North Idaho
Benewah County / St. Maries Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Benewah County may rely on local assistance contacts, faith-based support, private landlords, regional providers in Kootenai County, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Transportation may matter
Ask local community-resource contacts for Benewah County housing referrals.
Confirm whether regional providers accept Benewah County residents.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
St. Maries / Benewah County
Shoshone County / Silver Valley Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing support in Shoshone County may involve Silver Valley community resources, recovery-support providers, private rentals, public benefits, regional shelters, and transportation to Coeur d’Alene or other service hubs.
Rural Access
Recovery / Referral Path
Confirm first
Ask local community-resource contacts or regional North Idaho providers.
Confirm service area, transportation, and address approval before referral.
County, current location, and housing history
Transportation, income, recovery, and supervision restrictions
Kellogg / Wallace / Shoshone County
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term North Idaho stabilization may involve affordable housing, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, or county-level rental resources. Waitlists, screening, documentation, and property rules vary by program.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
North Idaho
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Rural transportation, screening, deposits, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent Housing
Screening varies
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
North Idaho
Treasure Valley & West Idaho
Counties: Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, and Washington. Cities and communities include Boise, Meridian, Garden City, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Emmett, Payette, Fruitland, Weiser, and surrounding Treasure Valley and West Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Boise Rescue Mission — River of Life Men’s Shelter
Boise emergency shelter and recovery-support pathway for men, with meals, shelter, case support, addiction recovery programming, work readiness, and structured stability resources.
Men’s Shelter
Recovery Support
Ada County
River of Life shelter
(208) 389-9840
575 S. 13th St., Boise, ID 83702
Current bed availability and check-in rules
Program rules, recovery pathway, and supervision verification options
Boise / Ada County
Boise Rescue Mission — City Light Home for Women & Children
Boise shelter and recovery-support pathway for women and women with children, including emergency shelter, meals, case support, life-skills support, recovery programming, and stabilization services.
Women / Children
Shelter / Recovery
Ada County
City Light Home
(208) 368-9901
1404 W. Jefferson St., Boise, ID 83702
Women’s or family shelter availability
Children, documentation, house rules, and supervision compatibility
Boise / Ada County
Interfaith Sanctuary — Boise Shelter
Low-barrier emergency shelter and homeless-services provider in Boise offering shelter, meals, support services, case connection, and housing-navigation pathways for adults and families experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter
Low-Barrier Access
Boise
interfaithsanctuary.org
(208) 343-2630
Confirm current shelter location and check-in process before travel.
Bed availability, intake time, and documentation needs
Curfew, case-management access, and verification letters
Boise / Ada County
CATCH — Housing First & Homeless Services
Treasure Valley housing-focused homeless-services provider offering housing navigation, rapid rehousing, landlord engagement, case management, and stabilization support for people experiencing homelessness.
Housing Navigation
Rapid Rehousing
Treasure Valley
catchprogram.org
(208) 495-9849
Ask about current housing-navigation access routes.
Eligibility, assessment process, and referral route
Housing documents, landlord screening, and supervision considerations
Boise / Treasure Valley
Corpus Christi House — Day Shelter & Resource Center
Boise day shelter and resource center providing basic needs, mail access, showers, laundry, phone access, referrals, and support connections for people experiencing homelessness.
Day Shelter
Resource Center
Boise
corpuschristiboise.org
(208) 426-0039
525 S. Americana Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
Day shelter hours and available support services
Mail access, housing referrals, and ID/documentation support
Boise / Ada County
Boise Rescue Mission — Lighthouse Men’s Shelter
Nampa emergency shelter and recovery-support pathway for men, with meals, shelter, case support, recovery programming, and structured support for stability and reentry planning.
Men’s Shelter
Recovery Support
Canyon County
Lighthouse Men’s Shelter
(208) 461-5030
304 16th Ave. N., Nampa, ID 83687
Current bed availability and check-in process
Program rules, recovery program, and supervision verification options
Nampa / Canyon County
Boise Rescue Mission — Valley Women & Children’s Shelter
Nampa shelter pathway for women and women with children, including emergency shelter, meals, recovery support, case management, and stabilization services.
Women / Children
Shelter / Recovery
Canyon County
Valley Women & Children’s Shelter
(208) 475-0725
869 W. Corporate Ln., Nampa, ID 83651
Women’s or family shelter availability
Children, documentation, house rules, and supervision compatibility
Nampa / Canyon County
West Valley Community Crisis Center
Canyon County crisis and safety-focused support provider that may connect survivors and families to emergency shelter, advocacy, housing support, crisis intervention, and stabilization resources.
Crisis Support
Safety / Housing Path
Safety-screened
Safe intake route and emergency support options
Confidentiality, eligibility, transportation, and safety planning
Caldwell / Nampa / Canyon County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Housing Stability, Rural & Confirm-First Paths
Jesse Tree — Eviction Prevention & Housing Stability
Treasure Valley eviction-prevention provider helping eligible renters stay housed through case management, landlord coordination, emergency rental assistance when available, and housing-stability planning.
Eviction Prevention
Rental Assistance
Eligibility / funding varies
Lease, notice, income, ID, household, and court paperwork if applicable
Ask about eligibility and current funding availability
Ada / Canyon focus
Our Path Home — Boise Housing Coordination
Boise-area homeless-services coordination pathway connecting people experiencing homelessness to outreach, shelter, housing navigation, coordinated entry, and provider referrals through local partner systems.
Coordinated Access
Housing Navigation
Assessment may apply
ourpathhome.org
Ask current shelter or outreach provider for the housing-access route.
Current location, housing history, and household details
Immediate shelter need, ID status, and supervision restrictions
Boise / Ada County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Treasure Valley recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
Treasure Valley / West Idaho
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through Treasure Valley safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
Treasure Valley / West Idaho
Gem County / Emmett Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Gem County may require Boise-area referrals, local assistance contacts, faith-based support, recovery housing, private landlords, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Transportation may matter
Ask local resource contacts or Treasure Valley providers for Gem County housing options.
Confirm service area before travel or referral.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
Emmett / Gem County
Payette & Washington County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing support in Payette and Washington Counties may involve local resource contacts, faith-based assistance, private rentals, regional Treasure Valley providers, Oregon-border resources, and transportation planning.
Rural Access
Regional Referral
Confirm service area
Ask local assistance contacts for county-specific housing referrals.
Confirm whether Treasure Valley providers accept Payette or Washington County residents.
County, current location, and housing history
Transportation, income, work, and supervision restrictions
Payette / Fruitland / Weiser
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Screening varies
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Treasure Valley / West Idaho
Central & Mountain Idaho
Counties: Valley, Boise, Elmore, Blaine, and Custer. Cities and communities include McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Idaho City, Horseshoe Bend, Mountain Home, Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Stanley, Challis, Mackay, and surrounding mountain and rural Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stability & Housing-Linked Providers
The Advocates — Blaine County Safety & Housing Support
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related abuse, with emergency shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and stabilization support.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Safe intake route before traveling
Confidentiality, transportation, emergency shelter, and safety planning
Hailey / Blaine County
The Hunger Coalition — Housing-Stability Support
Blaine County basic-needs and food-stability provider that can help reduce housing instability through food support, resource connection, and referrals for households facing economic pressure.
Basic Needs
Housing Stability
Not direct shelter
thehungercoalition.org
(208) 788-0121
121 Honeysuckle St., Bellevue, ID 83313
Food support, resource navigation, and referral options
Current hours, documents, and household eligibility
Bellevue / Hailey / Blaine County
Blaine County Charitable Fund — Emergency Assistance
Local emergency-assistance pathway that may support eligible Blaine County residents with urgent needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, medical costs, or other stability barriers depending on funding and eligibility.
Emergency Assistance
Housing Stability
Funding varies
blainecf.org
Use the current application or contact instructions on the website.
ID, income, household, and county residency information
Lease, notice, bill, or housing-crisis documentation if applicable
Blaine County
South Central Community Action Partnership — Housing Stability
Regional community action provider that may connect eligible households to housing-stability support, emergency assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, and referrals depending on county, funding, and program eligibility.
Community Action
Housing Stability
Eligibility varies
sccap-id.org
(208) 733-9351
Ask for county-specific housing or emergency-assistance options.
ID, income, household, and county residency details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or housing-crisis documentation
South Central / Mountain Idaho access
El-Ada Community Action Partnership — Rural Housing Stability
Community action pathway that may support eligible residents with energy assistance, emergency assistance, referrals, and housing-stability needs in rural Central Idaho and nearby service areas.
Community Action
Rural Support
Funding varies
eladacap.org
Use the current county office or program contact listed on the website.
ID, income, household, and housing-crisis details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or rural transportation barriers
Valley / Boise / Elmore access
Valley County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Valley County may involve local assistance contacts, seasonal employment housing, private landlords, faith-based support, community action referrals, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural Access
Housing Referral Path
Seasonal market
Start with local resource contacts, community action, or regional housing providers.
Confirm whether Boise-area providers accept Valley County residents before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
McCall / Cascade / Valley County
Custer County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing options in Custer County may require local resource navigation, private rentals, faith-based help, public benefits, regional referrals, or transportation to larger service hubs for shelter or transitional options.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Confirm service area
Ask local county or community-resource contacts for current housing referrals.
Confirm regional provider eligibility before travel.
County, current location, and housing history
Transportation, income, work, and supervision restrictions
Challis / Mackay / Stanley / Custer County
🛠️ Eligible Rural, Recovery, Safety & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Recovery housing in mountain and rural Idaho may be limited and may require travel to Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, or other regional hubs. Each home has its own fees, curfew, drug-testing rules, visitor rules, and supervision policies.
Recovery Housing
Limited rural supply
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, payment terms, and transportation plan
Central / Mountain Idaho
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through regional safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
Central / Mountain Idaho
Elmore County / Mountain Home Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing support in Elmore County may require local assistance contacts, private landlords, community action, military-adjacent resources, Boise-area providers, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural / Regional Access
Referral Path
Confirm first
Ask local resource contacts or community action providers for Elmore County housing options.
Confirm whether Boise or Twin Falls providers accept Elmore County residents.
County, current address, and housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
Mountain Home / Elmore County
Boise County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Boise County may rely on private rentals, local resource contacts, community action, faith-based help, and nearby Boise-area shelter or housing-navigation systems.
Rural Access
Boise-Area Link
Transportation barrier
Start with local community-resource contacts or Boise-area providers.
Confirm county service area and transportation before referral.
Current location and county residency
Reporting, treatment, work, and transportation plan
Idaho City / Horseshoe Bend / Boise County
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term stabilization may involve affordable rentals, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, or county-level housing resources. Resort and mountain-market pricing may affect availability.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
Central / Mountain Idaho
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, seasonal worker housing, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Mountain / Rural Market
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Central / Mountain Idaho
Transportation, Reporting & Rural Service Access
Housing in mountain communities should be checked against transportation, weather, reporting location, treatment appointments, employment, court requirements, curfew, medical care, and approved residence conditions before placement.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan before moving
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, rural distance, weather, bus routes, and ride options.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
Central / Mountain Idaho
East Idaho
Counties: Bonneville, Bingham, Jefferson, Madison, and Fremont. Cities and communities include Idaho Falls, Ammon, Shelley, Blackfoot, Rigby, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Ashton, Island Park, and surrounding East Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation & Housing-Linked Providers
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission — City of Refuge Men’s Shelter
Emergency shelter pathway for men in Idaho Falls, with meals, shelter, basic needs, spiritual support, stabilization services, and referral support for people experiencing homelessness or reentry instability.
Men’s Shelter
Emergency Shelter
Bonneville County
ifrescuemission.org/contact
(208) 552-5575
840 Park Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Current bed availability and check-in process
Rules, documentation, and supervision verification options
Idaho Falls / Bonneville County
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission — Ruth House Women’s Shelter
Women’s shelter pathway in Idaho Falls serving women experiencing homelessness or instability, with shelter, support, case connection, and stabilization resources.
Women’s Shelter
Emergency Shelter
Bonneville County
ifrescuemission.org/contact
(208) 419-0808
2480 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Women’s shelter availability and intake rules
Documentation, curfew, safety needs, and supervision compatibility
Idaho Falls / Bonneville County
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission — The Haven Family Shelter
Family-centered shelter in Idaho Falls serving families and guardians with children, with private intake, shelter support, meals, stabilization services, and family-focused assistance.
Family Shelter
Children / Guardians
Bonneville County
The Haven Family Shelter
(208) 523-6413
2480 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Family eligibility and bed availability
Children’s documents, household rules, and supervision compatibility
Idaho Falls / Bonneville County
CLUB, Inc. — Housing Services & Supportive Housing
Idaho Falls housing-services provider offering housing navigation, permanent supportive housing, housing-related appointments, and referral support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Housing Services
Supportive Housing
Not emergency shelter
clubinc.org
(208) 529-4673
555 4th St., Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Appointment process and housing-service eligibility
Supportive housing, referrals, documentation, and current openings
Idaho Falls / Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership — EICAP
Regional community action provider offering emergency services, energy assistance, housing-related referrals, senior and disabled housing sites, family support, and community-resource navigation across East Idaho.
Community Action
Housing Stability
East Idaho
ID, income, household, and county residency details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or housing-crisis documentation
East Idaho regional access
Family Crisis Center — Rexburg Safety & Shelter Support
Rexburg-based safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, with advocacy, referral support, and emergency shelter access depending on screening and availability.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Family Crisis Center
(208) 356-0065
16 E. Main St., Rexburg, ID 83440
Safe intake route and emergency shelter availability
Confidentiality, safety planning, transportation, and advocacy support
Rexburg / Madison-Fremont-Jefferson access
Bingham Crisis Center — Blackfoot Safety & Shelter Support
Bingham County crisis provider offering emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, case management, food and clothing support, and survivor services for people facing domestic violence or related safety emergencies.
Emergency Shelter
Safety Planning
Confidential access
binghamcrisiscenter.org
Office: (208) 785-1047
288 N. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, ID 83221
Emergency shelter and safe intake route
Confidentiality, transportation, advocacy, and documentation needs
Blackfoot / Bingham County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural, Affordable & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
East Idaho recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
East Idaho
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term East Idaho stabilization may involve affordable rentals, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, senior or disabled housing, or county-level housing resources.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
East Idaho
Jefferson County / Rigby Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Jefferson County may require Idaho Falls-area providers, local assistance contacts, community action resources, private landlords, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural / Regional Access
Referral Path
Transportation may matter
Ask EICAP, local resource contacts, or Idaho Falls providers for Jefferson County options.
Confirm whether programs serve Jefferson County residents before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
Rigby / Jefferson County
Madison County / Rexburg Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Madison County may involve local safety-focused providers, EICAP outreach, faith-based assistance, private landlords, student-market housing limits, and Idaho Falls-area referral options.
County Access
Rural / College Market
Confirm first
Ask local assistance contacts or regional East Idaho providers for housing referrals.
Confirm rental market, transportation, and supervision compatibility.
County, current location, and housing history
Income, transportation, reporting, and treatment-access needs
Rexburg / Madison County
Fremont County / St. Anthony Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing support in Fremont County may involve county social services, EICAP outreach, local assistance contacts, private rentals, public benefits, and transportation planning to Rexburg or Idaho Falls service hubs.
Rural Access
County Social Services
Confirm service area
Fremont County Social Services: (208) 624-7365
Confirm available county or regional housing-stability referrals.
County residency, income, ID, and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, work, and treatment-access needs
St. Anthony / Fremont County
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, rural distance, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Rural / Regional Market
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
East Idaho
Transportation, Reporting & Rural Service Access
Housing in East Idaho should be checked against transportation, weather, reporting location, treatment appointments, employment, court requirements, curfew, medical care, and approved residence conditions before placement.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan before moving
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, rural distance, weather, bus routes, and ride options.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
East Idaho
Magic Valley & South Central Idaho
Counties: Twin Falls, Jerome, Cassia, Minidoka, and Lincoln. Cities and communities include Twin Falls, Jerome, Burley, Rupert, Heyburn, Shoshone, Gooding-area access, Kimberly, Buhl, Filer, and surrounding Magic Valley and South Central Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stability & Housing-Linked Providers
Valley House — Twin Falls Shelter & Transitional Support
Magic Valley shelter and transitional-support provider serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with structured support, stabilization services, and housing-related case assistance.
Shelter / Transitional
Family Support
Twin Falls County
valleyhousehomelessshelter.com
(208) 734-7736
507 Addison Ave. W., Twin Falls, ID 83301
Current bed availability and intake process
Family eligibility, program rules, documents, and supervision compatibility
Twin Falls / Magic Valley
South Central Community Action Partnership — Magic Valley Housing Stability
Regional community action provider offering housing-stability support, emergency assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, referrals, and community-resource navigation depending on county, funding, and eligibility.
Community Action
Housing Stability
Eligibility varies
sccap-id.org
(208) 733-9351
Ask for county-specific housing or emergency-assistance options.
ID, income, household, and county residency details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or housing-crisis documentation
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
The Salvation Army — Twin Falls Housing & Emergency Assistance
Local assistance pathway that may support eligible households with emergency needs, shelter referrals, basic needs, rent or utility assistance when available, and housing-stability referrals.
Emergency Assistance
Housing Referrals
Funding varies
westernusa.salvationarmy.org
Use the nearest Twin Falls-area corps or service-extension office.
ID, income, household, and housing-crisis details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or referral information if applicable
Twin Falls / Magic Valley
Voices Against Violence — Twin Falls Safety & Shelter Support
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related abuse, with crisis response, advocacy, safety planning, and emergency shelter access depending on screening and availability.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Safe intake route before traveling
Confidentiality, emergency shelter, advocacy, and transportation options
Twin Falls / Magic Valley
Crossroads Harbor — Mini-Cassia Safety & Shelter Support
Safety-focused provider serving the Mini-Cassia area with domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, safety planning, emergency shelter access, and stabilization support depending on screening and availability.
DV Shelter Path
Mini-Cassia
Confidential access
crossroadsharbor.org
Hotline: (208) 678-2599
Confirm safe intake instructions before travel.
Emergency shelter availability and safe intake route
Confidentiality, advocacy, transportation, and safety planning
Burley / Rupert / Mini-Cassia
Jerome County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Jerome County may require community action support, Twin Falls-area shelter referrals, local assistance contacts, private landlords, recovery housing contacts, and transportation planning.
County Access
Regional Referral
Confirm service area
Start with regional community action or Twin Falls-area housing providers.
Confirm whether providers accept Jerome County residents before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, employment, reporting, and treatment-access needs
Jerome / Jerome County
Mini-Cassia Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Cassia and Minidoka Counties may involve community action, local faith-based support, safety-focused providers, private landlords, public benefits, and Twin Falls-area referrals for specialized shelter or transitional options.
Rural / Regional Access
Housing Referral Path
Confirm first
Ask local community-resource contacts or regional Magic Valley providers.
Confirm county service area and transportation before referral.
County, current location, and housing history
Transportation, income, work, and supervision restrictions
Burley / Rupert / Heyburn / Mini-Cassia
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural, Affordable & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Magic Valley recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term stabilization may involve affordable rentals, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, senior or disabled housing, or county-level housing resources. Waitlists, screening, documentation, and property rules vary.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
Lincoln County / Shoshone Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Lincoln County may involve local assistance contacts, community action referrals, private landlords, nearby Twin Falls or Jerome providers, and transportation planning to larger service hubs.
Rural Access
Regional Referral
Transportation may matter
Ask local resource contacts or regional South Central providers for Lincoln County options.
Confirm service area and address approval before relying on placement.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, work, and treatment-access needs
Shoshone / Lincoln County
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through regional safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, farm-adjacent housing, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Rural / Regional Market
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
Transportation, Reporting & Rural Service Access
Housing in the Magic Valley should be checked against transportation, reporting location, treatment appointments, employment, court requirements, curfew, medical care, and approved residence conditions before placement.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan before moving
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, rural distance, bus routes, and ride options.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
Magic Valley / South Central Idaho
Southeast Idaho
Counties: Bannock, Power, Caribou, Bear Lake, and Franklin. Cities and communities include Pocatello, Chubbuck, American Falls, Soda Springs, Grace, Montpelier, Paris, Preston, and surrounding Southeast Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stability & Housing-Linked Providers
Aid For Friends — Pocatello Emergency Shelter & Day Resource Center
Pocatello emergency shelter and day resource center serving people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, with shelter access, basic needs, resource navigation, and support connections.
Emergency Shelter
Day Resource Center
Bannock County
aidforfriendspocatello.com
Shelter: (208) 232-5669
Admin: (208) 232-0178
209 E. Lewis St., Pocatello, ID 83201
Current shelter availability and intake hours
Documents, rules, case support, and supervision verification options
Pocatello / Bannock County
SEICAA — Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency
Regional community action provider offering housing-stability support, emergency assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, referrals, and community-resource navigation depending on county, funding, and eligibility.
Community Action
Housing Stability
Southeast Idaho
seicaa.org
Pocatello: (208) 237-0991
641 N. 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201
ID, income, household, and county residency details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or housing-crisis documentation
Southeast Idaho regional access
Family Services Alliance — Pocatello Safety & Shelter Support
Safety-focused provider offering free and confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, including emergency shelter or safe-house access depending on screening and availability.
DV Shelter Path
Safe House
Confidential access
Safe intake route before traveling
Confidentiality, emergency shelter, advocacy, and transportation options
Pocatello / Southeast Idaho
Pocatello Housing Authority — Affordable Housing Pathway
Local housing authority pathway for affordable housing, public housing, voucher-related information, and longer-term rental stability. Waitlists, screening, and eligibility rules should be confirmed directly.
Affordable Housing
Housing Authority
Screening / waitlists
Pocatello Housing Authority: (208) 233-6276
Ask for current application, waitlist, and screening rules.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Ask whether supervision status affects eligibility or screening
Pocatello / Bannock County
St. Vincent de Paul — Pocatello Housing-Stability Support
Local charitable assistance pathway that may help eligible households with emergency needs, referrals, basic needs, and housing-stability support depending on current funding and local conference availability.
Emergency Support
Housing Stability
Funding varies
Local resource contact: (208) 233-2555
Confirm current assistance availability and intake hours.
ID, income, household, and housing-crisis details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or referral information if applicable
Pocatello / Bannock County
Power County / American Falls Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Power County may require local resource contacts, community action support, private landlords, faith-based assistance, and Pocatello-area shelter or housing-navigation referrals.
Rural Access
Regional Referral
Confirm service area
Start with SEICAA, local assistance contacts, or Pocatello-area providers.
Confirm whether programs accept Power County residents before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, and treatment-access needs
American Falls / Power County
Caribou County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Caribou County may involve county resource contacts, community action referrals, public benefits, private rentals, faith-based assistance, and transportation planning to Pocatello or other service hubs.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Transportation may matter
Ask local resource contacts or regional Southeast Idaho providers for current options.
Confirm service area and transportation before referral.
County, current location, and housing history
Income, transportation, work, and supervision restrictions
Soda Springs / Grace / Caribou County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural, Affordable & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Southeast Idaho recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
House rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, and payment terms
Southeast Idaho
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term stabilization may involve affordable rentals, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, senior or disabled housing, or county-level housing resources. Waitlists, screening, documentation, and property rules vary.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
Southeast Idaho
Bear Lake County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing access in Bear Lake County may involve local assistance contacts, public benefits, private rentals, community action referrals, faith-based support, and transportation planning to regional service hubs.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Confirm first
Ask local resource contacts or Southeast Idaho regional providers for current referrals.
Confirm service area before travel or placement planning.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, income, work, and supervision restrictions
Montpelier / Bear Lake County
Franklin County / Preston Housing-Stability Resource Path
Housing support in Franklin County may require local assistance contacts, private landlords, community action referrals, public benefits, nearby Utah-border resources, and transportation planning.
Rural Access
Regional Referral
Confirm service area
Ask local assistance contacts or regional providers for Franklin County options.
Confirm address approval and supervision compatibility before relying on placement.
County, current location, and housing history
Transportation, income, work, and reporting-location needs
Preston / Franklin County
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through regional safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
Southeast Idaho
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, farm-adjacent housing, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, rural distance, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Rural / Regional Market
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Southeast Idaho
Transportation, Reporting & Rural Service Access
Housing in Southeast Idaho should be checked against transportation, reporting location, treatment appointments, employment, court requirements, curfew, medical care, and approved residence conditions before placement.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan before moving
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, rural distance, bus routes, and ride options.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
Southeast Idaho
Southwest Rural Idaho
Counties and rural access areas: Owyhee County, rural Ada County, and rural Canyon County. Cities and communities include Marsing, Homedale, Murphy, Grand View, Bruneau, Melba, Wilder, Parma-area access, rural Kuna, and surrounding Southwest Idaho communities.
✅ Verified Rural Housing Stability & Housing-Linked Providers
El-Ada Community Action Partnership — Owyhee County Access
Community action pathway serving Owyhee County with access to energy assistance, emergency assistance, referrals, rural resource navigation, and housing-stability support depending on funding, documentation, and eligibility.
Community Action
Rural Housing Stability
Owyhee County
ID, income, household, and county residency details
Lease, notice, utility bill, or housing-crisis documentation
Marsing / Homedale / Owyhee County
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership — Regional Rural Support
Regional community action pathway that may connect rural Southwest Idaho households to emergency food, energy assistance, community services, senior services, referrals, and housing-stability support depending on location and eligibility.
Community Action
Regional Support
Service area varies
wicap.org/communityprograms
(208) 642-9086
315 S. Main St., Payette, ID 83661
Whether your ZIP code is within the current service area
Emergency assistance, referrals, and documentation requirements
West / Southwest Idaho regional access
Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority
Regional housing authority pathway that may support longer-term affordable housing, voucher-related access, public housing information, and rural rental stability for eligible households in Southwest Idaho.
Housing Authority
Affordable Housing
Screening / waitlists
Main: (208) 585-9325
Ask for current application, waitlist, and county coverage information.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Ask whether supervision status affects eligibility or screening
Southwest Idaho / rural housing authority access
Marsing Housing Authority — Owyhee County Affordable Housing Path
Local affordable-housing pathway for Marsing and Owyhee County residents. Waitlists, criminal-history screening, eligibility, and documentation requirements should be confirmed directly before relying on placement.
Affordable Housing
Owyhee County
Waitlists / screening
Marsing Housing Authority: (208) 896-4169
Confirm current application and waitlist status.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Ask about screening, eligibility, and supervision-related restrictions
Marsing / Owyhee County
Wilder Housing Authority — Rural Canyon County Affordable Housing Path
Local affordable-housing pathway for Wilder and rural Canyon County residents. Screening, waitlists, application windows, income rules, and property requirements should be confirmed directly.
Affordable Housing
Rural Canyon County
Waitlists / screening
Wilder Housing Authority: (208) 482-7750
Confirm current application and eligibility requirements.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Ask whether supervision status affects eligibility or screening
Wilder / rural Canyon County
Women’s and Children’s Alliance — Regional Safety Shelter Path
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, with confidential shelter, hotline support, safety planning, court advocacy, case management, and related stabilization services.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Safe intake route before traveling
Confidentiality, emergency shelter, advocacy, and transportation options
Regional access for Southwest Idaho
Owyhee County Housing-Stability Resource Path
Owyhee County has limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may involve local assistance contacts, community action, rural landlords, affordable-housing authorities, faith-based help, and Treasure Valley referral routes.
Rural Access
Referral Path
Limited direct shelter
Start with El-Ada Owyhee access, local resource contacts, or Treasure Valley providers.
Confirm provider service area before travel.
County residency and current housing status
Transportation, reporting, employment, treatment, and phone access needs
Marsing / Homedale / Owyhee County
🛠️ Eligible Rural, Recovery, Affordable & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes
Recovery housing in rural Southwest Idaho may require placement in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, or another Treasure Valley hub. Each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.
Recovery Housing
Limited rural supply
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted.
Recovery plan if applicable
Full address, contact person, rules, payment terms, and transportation plan
Southwest Rural Idaho
Affordable Housing, Public Housing & Voucher Pathways
Longer-term stabilization may involve affordable rentals, public housing, vouchers, supportive housing, nonprofit housing, senior or disabled housing, or county-level housing resources. Waitlists, screening, documentation, and property rules vary.
Affordable Housing
Longer-Term Path
Screening / waitlists
Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether supervision status affects eligibility.
ID, income, household, and residency documents
Legal name, birthdate, Social Security information if required
Southwest Rural Idaho
Safety-Focused Shelter & Domestic Violence Housing Paths
Survivors facing immediate danger may need confidential shelter, safety planning, advocacy, or emergency housing through regional safety-focused providers. Access depends on safety screening, availability, and confidentiality requirements.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
Use a local DV hotline, law enforcement referral, or safety provider.
Do not travel to a confidential shelter without safe intake instructions.
Safe intake route and transportation options
Confidentiality, eligibility, and emergency housing availability
Southwest Rural Idaho
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Rural Housing
Independent housing in rural Southwest Idaho may involve private landlords, room rentals, mobile homes, shared housing, farm-adjacent housing, or family housing. Screening, deposits, transportation, and address approval issues vary widely by property.
Independent Housing
Rural Market
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID
References and full landlord or property contact if available
Owyhee / rural Southwest Idaho
Transportation, Reporting & Rural Service Access
Housing in rural Southwest Idaho should be checked against transportation, reporting location, treatment appointments, employment, court requirements, curfew, medical care, weather, distance, and approved residence conditions before placement.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan before moving
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, rural distance, ride options, and phone coverage.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
Southwest Rural Idaho
Out-of-County Placement Planning
People in rural Owyhee or remote Southwest Idaho may need housing in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, or another regional hub. Out-of-county placement may affect supervision approval, travel, reporting, work, treatment, and transportation.
Out-of-County
Regional Placement
Confirm first
Ask whether the proposed address can be approved before committing to a move.
Confirm reporting and treatment access before placement.
Proposed address, provider or landlord contact, and transportation plan
Work, treatment, reporting, and curfew schedule
Owyhee / Treasure Valley placement planning
Temporary Lodging, Motel Stays & Short-Term Stabilization
In rural counties without direct shelter, temporary lodging may be used as a short-term bridge when approved and affordable. Confirm safety, address rules, payment terms, length of stay, and transportation before relying on motel or temporary lodging.
Temporary Lodging
Short-Term Bridge
Approval may apply
Do not assume a motel address is approved for supervision.
Confirm rules before paying nonrefundable lodging costs.
Full address, payment terms, length of stay, and transportation plan
Officer or case-manager approval if required
Rural Southwest Idaho
How to Use This Idaho Housing Directory
Use this directory as a starting point for housing discovery, not as approval to move. People on probation, parole, reentry supervision, transitional release, diversion, treatment court, court supervision, or with court-ordered residence conditions should confirm any address, shelter, sober living home, recovery residence, transitional program, room rental, motel, or private residence with the supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or court-approved contact before moving.
✅ Verified Before You Call or Apply
Prepare your housing information first
Before contacting a provider, write down your supervision status, county, release date if applicable, immediate housing need, income source, transportation limits, household size, treatment needs, recovery needs, and any court or supervision restrictions.
Intake Prep
Housing Search
Reentry Planning
ID if available
County, city, release date, officer contact, and current location
Bed availability
Rules, fees, curfew, referrals, transportation, and verification letters
All Idaho counties
Confirm residence approval requirements
A provider may be willing to accept someone, but the address may still need officer, court, parole, probation, treatment court, or program approval. Confirm rules about curfew, visitors, work hours, treatment, transportation, fees, out-of-county placement, and overnight absences.
Supervision-Aware
Address Approval
Confirm first
Do not move before approval if approval is required.
Keep written confirmation when possible.
Program rules
Full address, intake contact, payment terms, and move-in date
Statewide Idaho
Ask for clear intake details
When speaking with a program, ask what documents are required, whether walk-ins are accepted, whether a referral is needed, whether criminal-history screening applies, and whether they can provide a residency, acceptance, program-rule, or intake verification letter.
Clear Intake
Verification Letter
Rules vary
“Can you accept someone on probation, parole, or reentry supervision?”
“Can you provide written program rules?”
Release paperwork if available
Referral contact and officer information if required
All provider types
🛠️ Confirm First Housing Types & Practical Next Steps
Match the housing type to the need
Emergency shelter is for immediate crisis. Transitional housing offers structure for a limited period. Recovery housing may support sobriety and treatment goals. Supportive or independent housing is usually a longer-term stability path.
Emergency
Transitional
Recovery / Supportive
Choosing the right first call
Avoiding mismatched referrals
Length of stay
Fees, rules, referral requirements, transportation, and program expectations
Statewide Idaho
Be careful with deposits and informal rentals
For room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, motels, and private landlords, verify the address, landlord identity, written terms, move-in date, refund rules, transportation access, and supervision compatibility before paying money.
Private Housing
Verify before paying
Address approval
A cheap room is not useful if the address cannot be approved.
Written lease or agreement
Full address and landlord or program contact
Private market
Plan around transportation, reporting, and out-of-county placement
Housing that is available may still create problems if it is far from supervision reporting, treatment, employment, court, required classes, medical care, or reliable transportation. Rural or out-of-county placement should be cleared before move-in.
Transportation
Reporting Access
Plan ahead
Work access, treatment access, reporting location, bus routes, ride options, and out-of-county approval.
Weekly schedule
Transportation plan if required
Urban, rural, and regional Idaho
Add or Claim an Idaho Housing Listing
OACRA invites Idaho shelters, transitional housing programs, sober living homes, recovery housing providers, reentry providers, housing navigators, community organizations, veterans programs, housing authorities, and approved service partners to submit accurate listing information for regional and county-based coverage.
✅ Verified Provider Listing Path
Submit a provider listing
Organizations can submit housing, shelter, reentry housing, recovery housing, sober living, transitional housing, veteran housing, housing navigation, housing authority, or stabilization services to improve discovery for justice-involved individuals, families, case managers, and referral partners.
Provider Visibility
Idaho Coverage
Referral Routing
Service type, region, county, intake rules
Contact person, website, and eligibility notes
Idaho
Improve referral visibility
Verified and highlighted listings help providers explain who they serve, where they operate, what documents they provide, whether they accept supervised individuals, and how people should start the intake process.
Verified Listing
Provider Highlight
Referral Clarity
Shelters, recovery homes, sober living homes, reentry providers, housing authorities, and housing navigators
Start listing request
Intake page or application link
Program rules, fees, service area, and referral process
Idaho statewide
🛠️ Eligible Update or Correct Information
Request an update or correction
If a program’s phone number, intake process, eligibility rules, address, service area, application link, supervision policy, or availability status changes, providers and community partners can request an update.
Directory Update
Accuracy Support
Confirm current details
Contact OACRA
Send current listing details and requested correction.
Official website or program page
Direct intake contact and service description
Idaho
Support Idaho county coverage
Local partners, nonprofits, sponsors, housing providers, reentry organizations, housing authorities, and agencies can help OACRA improve housing-resource coverage in Idaho counties where provider information is difficult to find or changes frequently.
Coverage Support
County Expansion
Provider Discovery
Regional and county provider lists
Approved housing or service provider contacts
Idaho statewide
OACRA is an independent resource platform and does not provide legal advice, court approval, housing placement, supervision decisions, or guaranteed provider acceptance. Housing availability, eligibility, program rules, fees, screening criteria, and acceptance of justice-involved individuals can change. Always contact the provider directly and confirm any supervision, residence, out-of-county placement, or court requirements before moving.
