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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

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

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

Key Facts About Emergency Rental Assistance in Idaho

  • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress in recent years moved to prevent evictions by approving two rounds of emergency rental assistance in two

How Two Possible Property Tax Fixes Shape Up

  • The state property tax reduction program, commonly known as the “circuit breaker” is a highly targeted and relatively low-cost tool that supports older and

Idaho Families Grapple With Rising Cost of Living

  • Idaho is typically thought of as a relatively cheap place to live, at least before the COVID-19 pandemic. But the pandemic’s widespread economic impacts

Untapped Federal Relief Critical to Addressing Idaho Housing Issues

  • Idaho’s families, communities, and economy are best equipped to combat the coronavirus pandemic when everyone can remain safely housed.

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