‘It’s disappointing’: New Idaho law deregulates rent control, fees
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 545 into law last Friday. It overrides renter protections in City of Boise code. READ MORE
ADUs boom under Boise’s new zoning code; Pilot to incentivize affordable rents fails
Since Boise’s zoning code rewrite went into effect in December, the City of Boise saw a surge of interest in building accessory dwelling units, sometimes known as mother-in-law cottages. READ MORE
City Of Boise and Leap Housing Seek Applications For Next Phase of Tiny Home Pilot, Adding RVs
The City of Boise, in partnership with LEAP Housing, is excited to announce the expansion of its innovative housing tiny home on wheels pilot program to include Recreational Vehicles (RVs). READ MORE
View Idaho Policy Institute’s 2023 Evictions Map
Idaho experienced tremendous population growth over the last decade. As a result, there is a shortage of available affordable and market rate housing. Idaho Policy Institute (IPI) examines evictions as one of the ramifications of this housing shortage. View IPI’s interactive evictions map: Mapping Evictions in Idaho – Idaho Policy Institute (boisestate.edu)
‘A lot of concern’: More than 400 Idaho affordable units losing rent caps by 2028
Just because an apartment is affordable now, doesn’t mean it always has to stay that way. READ MORE
As homeless crisis grows, states and cities are turning to voters for affordable housing
As the country’s homeless crisis worsens, cities and states are trying to build more affordable housing to prevent their residents from ending up on the streets or in shelters. But more money is needed to turn construction plans into a reality − and in many cases residents must approve tax revenue increases to foot the bill. READ MORE
America Needs a New Approach on Affordable Housing. History Offers a Guide
…history suggests that it’s time for the federal government to follow the lead of local and state housing activists and create programs that recognize housing is a right not a commodity. READ MORE
Spike in Boise ADU applications after code rewrite
Accessory dwelling units have been championed by some as a way to make a dent in the housing crisis. The Zoning Code Rewrite loosened restrictions on the units. READ MORE
Idaho Senate passes bill that would eliminate Boise rental protections
The Idaho Senate on Monday passed HB 545, a bill that would eliminate Boise’s rental application fee cap of $30 and stop the city from requiring large landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers. It now heads to Gov. Brad Little. READ MORE
ACHD is making changes to 15th and 16th in Boise, advocates ask if it is enough
ACHD is making pedestrian-centered changes on the intersections of 15th and fort and 16th and for after calls for safer roads. But advocates say there needs to be more done. READ MORE