Resources for the Homeless in Boise, Idaho

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Our Path Home

Serves as Boise/Ada County's housing crisis response system. Operates a centralized Housing Crisis Hotline (208-336-HOME). Runs the "Our Path Home Connect" program matching people with housing resources. Provides the New Path Community Housing program (permanent supportive housing).

Jesse Tree

Provides emergency rental assistance up to 3 months. Offers deposit assistance for those securing new housing. Conducts weekly housing clinics for tenant education. Provides financial counseling and budgeting assistance.

Ada County Housing Authority

Manages the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. Provides Project-Based Voucher units at specific properties. Offers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to help families become independent. Operates the Mainstream Voucher Program for disabled individuals.

City of Boise Housing Programs

Operates the Grow Our Housing program. Provides land donations for affordable housing development. Offers down payment assistance programs. Implements inclusionary zoning policies.

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Our Path Home:
- Serves as Boise/Ada County's housing crisis response system
- Operates a centralized Housing Crisis Hotline (208-336-HOME)
- Runs the "Our Path Home Connect" program matching people with housing resources
- Provides the New Path Community Housing program (permanent supportive housing)
- Coordinates emergency shelter access across the valley
- Partners with CATCH for rapid rehousing programs
- Operates coordinated entry system to prioritize those most in need
- Works with landlords through housing specialist programs

Ada County Housing Authority:
- Manages the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list
- Provides Project-Based Voucher units at specific properties
- Offers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program to help families become independent
- Operates the Mainstream Voucher Program for disabled individuals
- Provides VASH vouchers for veterans
- Manages several affordable housing properties
- Partners with property owners to accept housing vouchers
- Offers homeownership programs for qualified participants

Jesse Tree:
- Provides emergency rental assistance up to 3 months
- Offers deposit assistance for those securing new housing
- Conducts weekly housing clinics for tenant education
- Provides financial counseling and budgeting assistance
- Operates an emergency eviction hotline
- Works with property managers on payment plans
- Offers case management for up to 6 months
- Provides mediation services between landlords and tenants
- Focuses on preventing homelessness before it occurs

City of Boise Housing Programs:
- Operates the Grow Our Housing program
- Provides land donations for affordable housing development
- Offers the Housing Incentive Program for developers
- Manages the Housing Land Trust
- Implements inclusionary zoning policies
- Provides down payment assistance programs
- Operates the Home Improvement Loan Program
- Partners with developers on mixed-income projects
- Funds affordable housing through city bonds
- Manages emergency rental assistance programs
- Implements density bonus programs for affordable units
- Provides tax incentives for affordable housing development

All these organizations work together in various ways to address housing needs in the Boise area. They frequently collaborate on projects and refer clients to each other's services based on specific needs and eligibility.