Eviction

As the number of evictions continue to rise in the Treasure Valley, two nonprofits are asking mayoral candidates what their plans are to address the growing homeless population.

There were at least 900 people facing eviction lawsuits last year in the Treasure Valley, according to the Idaho Statesman. Around 300 landlords who filed the lawsuits, which often happens after mediation or other attempts to fix the issue have failed. After a suit is filed tenants must find a way to get current on their rent, go to court or find a new place to live and all of those steps can have psychological effects on the families involved.

Housing assistance funding provided by the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act is running out, which could affect already rising evictions in the Treasure Valley.

Here in Idaho two groups are helping to prevent evictions and keep people housed.

Ketchum officials said the $50,000 contract with NeuroMediation Group LLC — the cost of which was split by the city and Blaine County — could help about 90 households avoid displacement or hardships that come along with eviction proceedings.

Boise housing support nonprofit Jesse Tree projects total eviction filings in the Treasure Valley this year could reach four figures - that would be about an 18% increase from last year. In 2021, 479 property managers filed for 819 evictions last year - about a 9% increase from 2020.

One nonprofit is helping to protect Idaho residents from being illegally evicted from their homes.

Last year there were nearly 900 eviction hearings in the Treasure Valley and 2,500 people were left without a place to live. In an effort to help those at risk of eviction in Idaho, a new collaboration has emerged.

If there was ever a stereotype of someone teetering on the brink of eviction (or worse), that trope evaporated decades ago. In fact, millions of Americans are closer to being without a home – due to the economy, the pandemic, bankruptcy or any combination thereof – than at any time in recent history. And that possibility has become reality for a growing number of Idahoans.

It's Friday — which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable. Our panel of reporters will get you up-to-date on the headlines of this past week. On today's show: ICU capacity, COVID-19 in rural hospitals, increasing evictions, the Boise Farmers Market going virtual and more.