Renters sometimes have trouble paying rent because unexpected expenses, like medical bills or car repairs, can be too expensive for their regular paychecks.

Here are some tips and tools that can assist you in staying in your home:

Take the steps to land the rental you want.
HELPFUL LINKS:
How to Get a New Rental (click)
Consider searching for rentals using sites like:
- www.housingidaho.com
- Facebook Marketplace
- www.apartments.com
If you have specific accommodations (HCV, felonies, etc.), you can reach out to a local agency for a list of housing options in your area:
- ADA - Our Path Home’s Housing Crisis Hotline (208-366-4663 or www.ourpathhome.org (click)
- CANYON - Nampa CATCH 208-495-5688 or www.catchidaho.org (click)
Get free resources that explain tenant rights, landlord rights, and the Idaho Eviction Process in simple words. It'll help you feel sure about your next steps.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Idaho Eviction Process (click)
Tenant & Landlord Rights Training (click)
If you have a physical or mental impairment, you can request reasonable accommodations for housing.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Reasonable Accommodation Request Guide (click)
A roommate can help you more comfortably afford rent every month.
HELPFUL LINKS:
How to Find a Roommate (click)
To be protected, you must have a signed lease agreement! Below are two examples.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Standard Lease Agreement Template (click)
Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Template (click)