Housing

Last month, the Intermountain Fair Housing Council saw their grant money cut by the new Trump administration, leaving them worried about the future.

The announcement comes as many cities and rural communities across the Mountain West struggle with housing affordability. About half the land in the West is owned by the federal government.

According to a new survey, Idahoans are worried about more than just housing, property taxes and the economy this year.

The Boise City Council has voted to scale down temporary shelter operations at the Red Lion in Boise. 95 residents live at the downtown hotel, but As local organizations join the city’s efforts to combat the local housing crisis, more opportunities for permanent housing and funding are available. The city anticipates 400 affordable homes to be built within the next three years, providing families with a permanent home.

Ada and Canyon Counties saw eviction filings dramatically increase between 2022 and 2023.

The cost of housing has long been an issue for wildland firefighters, many of whom end up living in vehicles or camping on days off to avoid those expenses.

The Boise City Council delayed a decision on a proposed 3,500-unit housing development called Murio Farms in southwest Boise. At a hearing on Tuesday, landowners pushed back against a denial recommendation made this spring by the city Planning and Zoning Commission.

According to a new survey Idahoans think the state is on the wrong track. Idaho Matters takes a look at what Gem State residents are saying are their biggest concerns.

Short-term rental operators in McCall have less than a month to comply with the city’s newly required safety inspection.

Landlords in Boise will have new regulations to follow after city council members on Tuesday approved additional protections for renters.