IHFA Cancels Blackfoot Landlord Workshop on Monday (June 16) Due to Flooding

BLACKFOOT - Due to flood warnings in Bingham county, a free landlord workshop on Monday (June 16) in Blackfoot at the Bingham County Courthouse has been canceled. Blackfoot landlords are encouraged to attend the next workshop held in Pocatello on Tuesday (June 17) from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Marshall Library, 113 S. Garfield. The workshop is sponsored by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA).

We regret having to cancel the Blackfoot workshop, but with the Snake River cresting, we are concerned about the safety of workshop participants," said Rod Beck, IHFA executive director. We invite all local landlords not affected by flooding to attend our next workshop on June 17."

At the Pocatello workshop, changes in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program will be provided to landlords currently participating in the program. Information on legal issues affecting property owners will also be discussed. Other topics include local fair housing issues, tenant selection, eviction procedures and unit maintenance.
Workshop seating is limited and interested landlords are encouraged to reserve space by contacting IHFA's Blackfoot office at (208) 785-0324.

IHFA administers Section 8 programs on behalf of HUD in areas of the state that do not have local housing authorities. Each month, IHFA, in partnership with HUD and participating landlords, provides affordable rental housing to more than 2,500 Idaho households.

IHFA is an independent public body, corporate and politic, providing funding for affordable housing opportunities in Idaho communities where they are most needed. IHFA must generate all revenue necessary to cover its operation costs. It does this by earning fees for work performed and uses no state funds or state employees. IHFA's main office is located at 565 West Myrtle in Boise, Idaho, with five branch offices throughout the state in Twin Falls, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene.