In order to enhance the social fabric of our community people must live and work in the same area. Those who do make an “investment” in their community by attending social events, frequenting restaurants, volunteering at their children’s schools, shopping locally and supporting charitable causes….
One might argue that Community Housing programs are unnecessary. ” Let the free market forces level the playing field; do not engage in social engineering,” is the cry heard most often. The problem with that point of view is that in order for the fee…
The supply of moderately priced housing is critical to the economic viability of the Wood River Valley. Every employer facing hiring decisions is confronted with not being able to recommend affordable housing options for prospective employees. Until we, as a community, can create a supply…
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, wages in Blaine County are 2% higher than the rest of Idaho. Housing prices, however, are 57% higher than the rest of Idaho. The answer is attributable to several factors: First, there is a limited supply of affordable…
An AFFORDABILITY GAP is the difference between the median selling price of homes and the amount purchasers (earning median household income) can afford to pay for them. Normally, purchasers with fixed wages are limited to a target purchase price of roughly 3 times their annual…
The Hailey Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the construction of an eight-unit apartment complex to be built in the Woodside subdivision. The Wood River Valley has suffered in recent years for its lack of affordable housing. The new construction is part of an effort…
Hailey Planning and Zoning unanimously approves ARCH plan to build 8 new units of affordable rental housing. If you are interested in renting these units, please contact the Blaine County Housing Authority at (208) 788-6102. Read the complete write up in the Idaho Mountain Express: http://bit.ly/2sqhxXX
