Affordable Housing

Nonprofit leaders meet at the Idaho Community Foundation's annual conference in 2025. According to the Foundation's 2026 State of the Sector report, nearly 45% of Idaho nonprofits drew on cash reserves to cover operating costs. (PHOTO: IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, via NRNS)
Aug 24, 2026

Idaho nonprofits face funding gap as demand for services rises

Idaho nonprofits struggle to meet rising demand amid a $200 million funding gap, impacting vital services across the state.

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction on The Sherwood, a 48-unit complex to provide housing for families. (PHOTO: CITY OF BOISE)
Aug 14, 2026

Boise breaks ground on The Sherwood affordable housing development

The City of Boise and partners launch The Sherwood, a 48-unit affordable housing project for families exiting homelessness near Boise State University.

What was once a skilled nursing property is now affordable housing. Sycamore Commons in Boise has started welcoming new residents. (PHOTO: LEAP HOUSING, VIA ZILLOW)
Jul 2, 2026

Sycamore Commons celebrates opening of 53 affordable apartments in Boise

Sycamore Commons in Boise opens 53 affordable apartments in a repurposed nursing facility, with phase two adding 30 more units by 2027.

Mar 9, 2026

Housing Week returns to Boise with focus on affordable solutions

Housing Week returns to Boise April 13-17 to promote affordable housing through forums, tours, and workshops led by ULI Idaho.

Avenues for Hope raises funds for other nonprofits within Idaho. (IBR FILE PHOTO)
Jan 9, 2026

These 54 southwest Idaho nonprofits will benefit from record fundraising effort

Avenues for Hope set a record by raising $6.1 million for housing nonprofits in southwest Idaho, boosting homelessness prevention and affordable housing efforts.

Jan 5, 2026

Affordable housing policy available in Idaho as legislative session starts

Idaho lawmakers are weighing a state tax credit to boost affordable housing, inspired by a North Idaho project that keeps homes attainable for workers.

The $200,000 grant is part of KeyBank’s 200-year anniversary celebration. (PHOTO: KEITH BERR PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
Jan 5, 2026

Institution banks on key partnership to aid development

KeyBank awards a $200,000 bicentennial grant to Boise-based NewWest Community Capital to expand affordable housing and community development lending in Idaho.

Community leaders and LEAP Housing leadership celebrate the groundbreaking of Falcons Landing in Mountain Home in November 2024. (PHOTO: LEAP HOUSING)
Dec 23, 2025

ICCU and LEAP partner for affordable homeownership solutions

A $5M partnership between ICCU and LEAP Housing brings deed-restricted workforce homes to Mountain Home, creating income-matched ownership at Falcons Landing.

Golden Glow Tower in Nampa received enough funding to upgrade its elevators. (PHOTO: LEAP HOUSING)
Dec 8, 2025

Business and community effort lifts Nampa elevator project to reach Golden goal

LEAP Housing raised over $260K to upgrade elevators at Golden Glow Tower in Nampa, ensuring seniors maintain safe, independent access to essential areas of their homes.

The city has been awarded $6.6 million from the U.S. Treasury’s Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program. PHOTO/DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM
Nov 13, 2025

Free training for workforce housing available to Idaho communities

LEAP Housing’s free Workforce Housing 101 course helps Idaho communities address the state’s housing shortage and support a stronger local economy.

Workers process agricultural waste for use in building house wall and roof insulation at the MycoTile facility at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Oct 20, 2025

A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building

A Nairobi startup is turning mushroom roots into eco-friendly, low-cost building panels, helping tackle Kenya’s housing crisis sustainably.

Ada County commissioners and Boise City Councilmembers gathered to break ground on Dorado Station Apartments in Boise's West Bench on Oct. 9, 2025. (PHOTO: ADA COUNTY)
Oct 14, 2025

Affordable housing development breaks ground in Boise

Dorado Station Apartments will add 212 new units to Boise’s West Bench by 2027, expanding affordable housing through public-private partnerships.


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