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Emergency Federal Rental Assistance is Critical for Continued Eviction Prevention in Idaho

  • Individuals and families thrive when they have access to stable and affordable homes, and communities are stronger overall when its residents can avoid the

Idaho’s Lowest Income Renters Received Less Rental Assistance than Those in Other States

  • New data on Idaho’s unmet housing needs show Idaho’s lowest income households face barriers to obtaining assistance Idaho families, workers, and businesses need affordable

Need for Long-Term Housing Solutions Reflected in Assistance Programs

  • Every Idahoan deserves a safe, affordable home. Research shows children who grow up in reliable housing situations are often healthier and perform better academically

Facing More Unanticipated Dollars, Policymakers Must Invest in Idahoans

  • Since tax revenues continue to dramatically exceed official projections, Idaho’s revenue and budget picture looks even more robust than it did just a few

A Snapshot of Idaho’s Rapidly Growing Cost of Living

  • Six months ago, the Center published a look at Idaho’s rising cost of living and what it means for families of modest incomes. In

Trends in Idaho’s Labor Force Participation

  • Note: The Idaho Center for Fiscal policy is continuing to monitor and report on the state’s labor force participation rate for trends, possible causes,

Incremental Improvements to Property Tax Policy in the 2022 Legislative Session

  • As the 2022 Idaho legislative session draws to a close, the Center is taking a moment to reflect on how policymakers in the state

First Look: House Bill 741 Would Raise Taxes on One Quarter of Idahoans

  • Hardworking Idahoans of modest financial means are facing rising costs, especially in rents and property tax bills as Idaho’s housing market has boomed. State

An Increased Grocery Tax Credit Would Help Idahoans and Preserve State Budgets

  • In the grocery aisle Idahoans – particularly low and moderate income residents – are feeling the effects of rising prices. We can all agree

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