City of Boise approves nearly $2 million to keep hotel shelter open
After Ada County Commissioners recently denied the city’s request to continue funding the hotel shelter, the city came up with a different solution. READ MORE
How should Meridian spend nearly $500K to help support low- to moderate-income residents?
The city of Meridian has nearly $500,000 in federal funding to spend to support the city’s moderate- and low-income residents by providing transportation access, housing assistance and expanding the accessibility of public services. The city is seeking input from these residents, who make 80% or less than the area median income of $47,150 for a…
Removing homeless camps linked to spike in deaths
Forcibly moving homeless people away from their encampments is a widespread practice in the United States. And it may be killing them. READ MORE
Boise’s family homelessness campaign nearing fundraising goal
Boise’s family homelessness campaign nearing fundraising goal, dedicated units getting slow start The campaign to effectively end family homelessness in Ada County is making gains, but there’s still a long climb ahead for nonprofits and the City of Boise’s homelessness policymakers. READ MORE
Idaho renters face bigger shortage of affordable homes, national housing report shows
According to the 2023 report, Idaho has 38 affordable rental homes for every 100 households with extremely low incomes — a decrease from 42 units in 2022. READ MORE
West Ada CTE students to build homes for unhoused Idaho veterans
The West Ada School District (WASD) Career and Technical Education (CTE) construction trade program is partnering with the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce to build transition housing for unhoused Idaho veterans, according to a recent news release. READ MORE
Deep Dive: Boise is set to revamp its zoning code. What it means, what it doesn’t, and what’s to come
The City of Boise is set for a significant overhaul of its zoning code – the rules that underpin how citizens, developers, and businesses can use property within the city limits… …The proposal has already sparked public conversation – including from some people who have planted signs in their yards, which read “Zoned Up, Sold…
City of Boise: Feedback Opportunities for Federal Funding
The City of Boise is reaching out with an opportunity for local organizations and residents to provide input as they plan how federal funding will be invested in our community. Each year, the City of Boise receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and…
Boise CDFI Takes a Neighborly Approach to Affordable Housing
In Boise, Idaho, NeighborWorks prides itself on turning NIMBYs into YIMBYs. The CDFI has taken a unique approach to affordable housing, building what they call “pocket neighborhoods” that are embedded seamlessly into the surrounding community and have access to public transit, schools and green space. READ MORE
Action Alert — Tell Your Representative: Sign On to Support Homelessness Funding
NAEH (National Alliance to End Homelessness) recently emailed this Action Alert to homeless advocates: Last week, President Biden released his budget for the next fiscal year. It’s a bold framework for spending priorities to address poverty in America, but it doesn’t go far enough. We need at least $200 million in additional homeless assistance grants…