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‘Not just a statistic’: City of Boise, Idaho Housing and Finance Association awarded $7 million to combat teen homelessness

Millions in federal grants are flowing into Idaho over the next few years to beef up supportive services to help get teens in need a roof over their heads. READ MORE

Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Nearly 40% of middle-income renting households are burdened by costs. READ MORE

Oregon Health Plan rolls out first-in-the-nation housing assistance program

Oregon launched a new program on Friday that connects eligible Oregon Health Plan members with rent assistance and other housing benefits — aiming to help Oregonians with certain health conditions keep their housing. READ MORE

City of Boise opens fair housing public survey

The City of Boise is asking for public feedback to help better understand and address the barriers to fair housing that impact Idaho residents. READ MORE or Take the SURVEY

The Franklin: Boise’s first affordable housing land trust project

BOISE — Boise’s newest affordable housing project was officially opened Wednesday, bringing more than 200 housing units to the Central Bench neighborhood. READ MORE

Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in lawsuit over Interfaith Sanctuary’s relocation

BOISE — Arguments regarding the city of Boise’s decision to authorize Interfaith Sanctuary’s relocation were heard by the Idaho Supreme Court on Friday. READ MORE

‘It’s terrifying’: Evictions in Ada Co. spike, with nearly a quarter of filings come from two landlords

It doesn’t take much to land at a motel in Boise these days. READ MORE

Ada County commissioner candidates talk growth, taxes, housing priorities

Democrat Jonathan Lashley and Republican Ryan Davidson are squaring off for the District 1 Ada County Commissioner seat in the November election. The two candidates have different perspectives on how to best handle growth and the housing issues the county is experiencing. READ MORE  

Florida criminalized homelessness. Then Hurricane Helene hit.

Around the country, anti-camping policies are complicating disaster recovery. READ MORE

Detailed chart shows the hourly income Americans need to afford rent and it’s alarming

A report calculated the total hourly pay of the minimum wage workers in the U.S. and it had startling results. READ MORE