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Workshop addresses shortage of local worker housing
COEUR d’ALENE — More than 50 area leaders gathered in Coeur d’Alene on November 7 to explore strategies to increase housing for local workers. Coeur d’Alene City Councilor Kiki Miller, a founder of the Housing Solutions Partnership, said 24 of 30 categories of local...
Tax credits could incentivize affordable housing builds
State legislators are looking to “reinvigorate the American dream” through proposed tax credit legislation that would incentivize builders to develop properties for middle-income Idahoans. Read more in The Coeur d'Alene Press:...
Program could fund home improvements to increase affordable housing options
The Housing Solutions Partnership and University of Idaho are surveying Kootenai County homeowners to gauge interest in a program that would fund home improvements to eliminate common barriers that prevent homeowners from sharing their space with others. The HomeShare...
Development agreements can aid in local worker housing
Thanks to NIBCA, Professional Women in Building - Coeur d'Alene and the Association of Idaho Cities for teaming with the Housing Solutions Partnership to explore how development agreements could increase affordable housing for workers in North Idaho. Check out KHQ's...
Housing Solutions Partnership receives honors from American Planning Association Idaho Chapter
The American Planning Association Idaho Chapter (APA Idaho) recognized Coeur d’Alene Councilmember Kiki Miller at its 2024 annual conference awards program in Moscow, Idaho, on October 3, 2024, for her efforts in forming and leading the Housing Solutions Partnership....
‘Zoom Boom’ impact on housing
The Zoom Boom refers to the rapid growth of many small towns and cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people were forced to work remotely, many sought to escape crowded urban areas for more affordable housing and a better quality of life. This led to a surge in...
Workshop explores use of development agreements to increase worker housing
An October 15 workshop for builders, developers and local officials will explore how development agreements can be used to increase the affordability and availability of local worker housing. Idaho law allows governing boards to enter into agreements with builders and...
A comparative analysis of housing terms
The terms "workforce housing," "affordable housing," and "attainable housing" are often used interchangeably in discussions of housing policy and development. However, each term has distinct nuances that reflect different approaches to addressing housing...
Builders act on local worker housing needs
For the past three years, a group of local leaders has been implementing strategies and projects, and providing education on creating and preserving housing for local workers. Their accomplishments do not return the housing stock or prices to pre-pandemic levels, but they are making a difference. The Housing Solutions Partnership has successfully implemented HomeShare Kootenai […]
Housing prices impacting quality of life
Idaho, while known for its affordability compared to many other states, exhibits regional variations in the cost of living. Except when it comes to housing. In the more urban areas like Boise, Nampa and Meridian, you'll likely encounter slightly higher prices...