Gem County, ID
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $834/mo | $751 – $917/mo |
| 1 BR | $908/mo | $817 – $999/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,190/mo | $1,071 – $1,309/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,601/mo | $1,441 – $1,761/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,882/mo | $1,694 – $2,070/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Gem County, ID (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Gem County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Gem County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Gem County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,800 |
| 2 people | $35,200 |
| 3 people | $39,600 |
| 4 people | $44,000 |
| 5 people | $47,550 |
| 6 people | $51,050 |
| 7 people | $54,600 |
| 8 people | $58,100 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Gem County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
EMERALD COURT
555 NORTH BUTTE AVENUE, EMMETT, ID, 8361725 income-restricted units of 32 total7 1BR, 13 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20174% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047ORCHARD VALLEY
1000 FERNLEE STREET, EMMETT, ID, 8361720 income-restricted units17 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20174% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047ROSS ISLAND AT MOFFATT COVE
561 NORTH MOFFATT AVENUE, EMMETT, ID, 8361736 income-restricted units of 37 total24 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047AUTUMN COURT
501 EAST 12TH STREET, EMMETT, ID, 8361729 income-restricted units of 30 total28 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031MEADOWBROOK - EMMETT
709 WEST MAIN STREET, EMMETT, ID, 8361736 income-restricted units8 2BR, 25 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
Enter a Gem County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
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