We prevent eviction & homelessness in the Treasure Valley.

Call us: 208-383-9486

How can we help?

I got an eviction notice or court summons

If you were given an official written eviction notice from your landlord or have received a summons to court, please call us or apply below to join our waitlist for emergency rental assistance.

I have NOT gotten an eviction notice or court summons

If you are unable to pay your rent or are past due but have NOT received an eviction notice or court summons from your landlord, we cannot pay your rent but we can provide information. Please call us or click the link below.

We are keeping our neighbors housed.

The Treasure Valley is facing a housing crisis. The overall cost of living is putting our residents at risk, and many households are only one financial emergency away from losing their homes.

Help us prevent the traumatic, life-altering experience of eviction and homelessness.

Explore our services.

We provide more than just a rent check. Jesse Tree prevents eviction and homelessness by providing tenants with funding, but also information, support, and resources.

  • Jesse Tree provides tenants who are being evicted with a one-time, one-month payment of rent, allowing tenants to remain in their home. Eligible tenants must have received an eviction notice or be summoned to court, and be at risk of homelessness. All rental assistance is paired with case management services. Learn more here.

  • Our case management service includes landlord mediation, budgeting education, and housing stability planning. Tenants are given the tools and knowledge they need to stay housed long-term. Our data shows that 95% of Jesse Tree clients do not get evicted and are able to remain housed over a five-year period.. Learn more here.

  • Jesse Tree’s Tenant Resource Center offers essential support for tenants, including practical tips for avoiding eviction, education on Idaho’s eviction process, referrals to local resources, and various downloadable materials. Jesse Tree’s Tenant Resource Center is mostly staffed by volunteers. Find out more about how the Tenant Resource Center can help here.

  • Jesse Tree offers tenants in eviction court with guidance and support during the court process. This includes providing one-time rental assistance, helping tenants understand their rights, mediating agreements with landlords, and offering resources. Jesse Tree maintains a close partnership with Ada County Court and is involved in every case. In Canyon County, Jesse Tree offers pre-court mediation services. Learn more here.

Why Prevention?

We firmly believe prevention is the most impactful, cost-effective way to address rising homeless rates.

100 families supported monthly

Each month, Jesse Tree provides 100 families who are at risk of eviction and homelessness with financial assistance and case management. Unfortunately, Jesse Tree is only able to support 25% of those in need.

95% housing retention

With a 95% housing retention rate for those who receive assistance, Jesse Tree’s eviction prevention efforts have proven effective in sustaining stable housing in our community in the long-term.

$2,000 keeps a family housed

For only $2,000, a family can remain in their current housing and avoid homelessness. By contrast, getting a family out of homelessness costs an average of $18,000 and takes two years.

Join The Neighborhood.

The Neighborhood is a group of community supporters who donate monthly to Jesse Tree to keep our neighbors from losing their homes. With financial support from The Neighborhood, more people have the opportunity to remain in their homes. Join The Neighborhood today and help keep a family housed.