Originally an advocacy group, ARCH was formed in 2005 by founder, past Board President, and current Advisory Board Member, Rebekah Helzel. The organization focused on educating policymakers, employers, and the public at large about the need for permanent housing affordability solutions and the resulting problems if affordable housing is unavailable.
In 2007 we amended our bylaws and IRS application to become a Community Land Trust (CLT) with a view to actively acquire land and homes to ensure ongoing affordability. We are a member of the National CLT Network.
We pride ourselves on being responsible, dependable citizens of Blaine County, enhancing our neighborhoods with affordable housing that residents can afford.
To create a thriving, financially sustainable, year-round community in Blaine County that serves all of its residents so that our workforce can serve all of us.
To develop safe, permanently affordable housing for persons of low to moderate income and to work with all interested public and private parties towards this objective.
To deliver high-quality affordable housing. To balance the effective use of resources with the delivery of attractive, long-lasting housing. To integrate workforce housing compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
Unlike many other communities, professional service providers cannot afford to live here. Our teachers, hospital workers, postal providers and many other service related members of our community need our help.
By helping individuals and families establish self-sufficiency through housing stability, homeownership, and ultimately financial security, it creates a more vital and thriving community which benefits us all.
At the forefront of what we do is our mission. The secondary benefit is that our high-quality new construction often increases the average per square foot value of the surrounding area. Also, when we renovate a distressed home it increases the appeal of the adjacent homes.
ARCH Community Housing Trust
PO Box 3569
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 726-4411
ARCH Community Housing Trust
PO Box 3569
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 726-4411
