Senior 62+ and/or Disabled Affordable Housing accepting applications
Wait lists are open for two Treasure Valley affordable housing projects. For information, click the links below: Oakhaven Apartments (in Nampa) Bannock Arms Apartments (in Boise)
Mayor McLean stresses commitment to housing solutions after court blocks homeless shelter
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean responded to the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision to block Interfaith Sanctuary’s new shelter. READ MORE
Boise City Council acted improperly in approving Interfaith Sanctuary’s relocation, court finds
The process has spanned years and included a series of public hearings during which Veterans Park Neighborhood Association opposed Interfaith Sanctuary’s relocation. Watch KTVB7 news report HERE
DOJ charges property managers with rent price-fixing. Some operate apartments in Boise
The U.S. Department of Justice last week announced it amended a lawsuit against a property management software company accused of illegal rent price-fixing to include several of the country’s largest property management companies, including two that operate more than a dozen properties in Idaho. READ MORE
Idaho receives $1M grant to help families achieve financial success
The program aims to help families receiving Section 8 housing vouchers achieve financial independence. READ MORE
Justice Department Sues Six of the Nation’s Largest Landlords in Effort to Stop Alleged Price-Fixing in Rental Markets
The Department of Justice on Tuesday sued six of the nation’s largest landlords, accusing them of using a pricing algorithm to improperly work together to raise rents across the country. READ MORE
Going tiny: City of Boise’s tiny home on wheels pilot gaining steam after years of talks
Boise first conceived the idea for this pilot program in 2022. READ MORE
U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage
More than 770,000 people were living in shelters or outside in January, according to an annual federal report on homelessness by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. READ MORE
10 Places In Boise That Offer Free Warming Stations
The winter months in Boise can be brutal and for those without a place to go, it can be one of the most brutal times of the year. Thankfully, officials in Boise understand this are and offering solutions around town. Read More: 10 Places In Boise That Offer Free Warming Stations
‘It’s not just about keeping warm, it’s about keeping their spirits up’ — Boise homeless shelters discuss challenges during winter operations
Boise’s homeless shelters are facing greater demand for resources and increased strain on staff as hundreds seek refuge from freezing temperatures. READ MORE