Our Blog
Welcome to Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s new blog, where you will learn about our many products and services, their impact in Idaho, and related industry news and announcements. Read about our team’s activities as we work together to fulfill our mission to improve lives and strengthen communities in Idaho.
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Boise State study hopes to paint a clearer picture of Idaho’s eviction rate
Read Article: Boise State study hopes to paint a clearer picture of Idaho’s eviction rateWhen people think of evictions they think of someone not paying their rent or possibly violating the terms of a lease. However, a person can be kicked out of his or
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Twin Falls brewery uses Idaho small-business program to open its doors
Read Article: Twin Falls brewery uses Idaho small-business program to open its doorsTwin Falls is experiencing a downtown transformation. New sidewalks and buildings are under construction and innovative businesses are opening. One of those businesses, Koto Brewing Co., is the lifelong dream
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Housing nonprofits receive leg up during holiday season
Read Article: Housing nonprofits receive leg up during holiday seasonThe Avenues for Hope housing challenge raised a record amount for participating nonprofits on the front lines of fighting homelessness. The 20-day campaign, which ran from Dec. 12 through Dec.
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The government shutdown: What it means for affordable housing in Idaho
Read Article: The government shutdown: What it means for affordable housing in Idaho[Updated: Jan. 16, 2019] Is Idaho Housing and Finance Association closed? No. It is operating normally. Idaho Housing and Finance Association is neither a state nor a federal government organization.
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Avenues for Hope provides community safety net for housing nonprofits
Read Article: Avenues for Hope provides community safety net for housing nonprofitsThe 8th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge kicked off on Dec. 12. The online fundraiser, organized by Idaho Housing and Finance Association in conjunction with The Home Partnership Foundation, supports
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New Path becomes first “Housing First” development in Idaho
Read Article: New Path becomes first “Housing First” development in IdahoNew Path Community Housing Development in Boise opened its doors as Idaho’s first “Housing First” Permanent Supportive Housing development. New Path houses 40 people battling chronic homelessness and provides wrap-around services to help residents achieve
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States look to Boise to help solve homelessness issue
Read Article: States look to Boise to help solve homelessness issueHomelessness is an issue that’s impacting people all across the United States. A crisis hitting the streets from Portland, Oregon to New York City. Last year, the Point-in-Time Count estimated 553,742
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Homeownership a new reality for Idaho veteran
Read Article: Homeownership a new reality for Idaho veteranTom is a 66-year-old Vietnam War veteran, who always dreamed of owning a home. “You never quite feel at home if you don’t own it,” he says. Tom’s dream of
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