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
Candidates for Ada County commissioner seat talk housing issues
Democrat Devin Gutierrez and Republican Tom Dayley are squaring off for the seat of District 3 Ada County commissioner 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