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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You’re a Homeowner – Now Let’s Build on That Success
Read Article: You’re a Homeowner – Now Let’s Build on That SuccessMay is Affordable Housing Month, a time to recognize the importance of safe, stable, and affordable housing — and to celebrate the individuals and families who have achieved the dream of homeownership. It’s also a reminder that successful homeownership is an ongoing journey that benefits from education, planning, and support. Becoming a homeowner is a…
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Making Home More Affordable
Read Article: Making Home More AffordableNew apartment complexes are opening across Meridian. However, the opening of the Wood Rose Apartments marked a milestone for the city. The 46 unit community is the first newly built affordable housing in the city in at least twenty years. One of the first people to move in was Damian, who had moved from Hawaii…
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The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho Communities
Read Article: The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho CommunitiesIn a quiet neighborhood north of downtown Idaho Falls sits Black Feather Apartments, a 156-unit development catering to Idahoans who struggle to find affordable rental homes. More than 20 percent of Idaho’s approximately 200,000 renter households currently spend 50 percent or more of their income on rent. The state has a shortage of nearly 25,000…
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How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownership
Read Article: How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownershipKiesha can see the finish line. With just two semesters left to complete her master’s degree in social work, she’s looking to the future. She’s putting plans together for her private practice and thinking about the freedom it will give her to set her own hours. She’s thinking about the extra time she’ll spend with…
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Addressing a lack of affordable housing in Teton County
Read Article: Addressing a lack of affordable housing in Teton CountyWith its amazing views of the Teton mountains, easy access to the great outdoors and world-class skiing at their doorstep, it’s easy to see why people would want to call the city of Driggs home. Over the past few years, the Idaho community has seen an influx of people moving into the area. Others have…
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Avenues for Hope celebrates a record year
Read Article: Avenues for Hope celebrates a record yearNonprofits from around Idaho gathered in downtown Boise to celebrate a record year for the Avenues for Hope housing challenge. Many of the participating organizations were there to receive recognition for their fundraising efforts during the 2022 campaign, which ended Dec. 31. This year, Jesse Tree topped the list of most money raised. They brought…
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Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”
Read Article: Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”Kids across Idaho are showing off their creativity and being rewarded for it, thanks to the second annual “What Makes a House a Home” calendar contest. Idaho Housing and Finance in partnership with the Home Partnership Foundation created the project for children who live in income-based housing or who participate in housing programs around the…
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Homeless to Housed: Program helps Magic Valley man into a home
Read Article: Homeless to Housed: Program helps Magic Valley man into a homeIf you’ve lived in the Magic Valley long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Reggie. His famous custom jingles at a local drive-thru earned him fame in the Twin Falls community. But when Reggie fell on hard times, he found himself homeless and living in his car. Thanks to the Emergency Housing Voucher program…
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