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Every Friday $2.2 Million in paychecks drive away from the county and our economy.

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.…

ARCHSeptember 25, 2017

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COMMUNITY HOUSING: It’s a balancing act.

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…

ARCHSeptember 14, 2017

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It’s simple: IF you can’t afford to live here, you won’t work here.

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…

ARCHSeptember 12, 2017

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Why does such a huge affordability gap exist in Blaine County?

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…

ARCHSeptember 8, 2017

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What is an affordability gap anyway?

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…

ARCHSeptember 5, 2017

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Boise State Public Radio: New Affordable Housing Options Approved For Construction In Hailey

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…

ARCHJune 21, 2017

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ARCH rental housing project approved for Woodside

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

ARCHJune 14, 2017

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Great Successes in 2016: ARCH Annual Report

This has been an incredibly exciting and successful year for ARCH, both in terms of delivering affordable housing, and gaining support for our organization and mission. On the development side, we built three new ownership homes and two rental properties; redeveloped four-plex to be used as transitional…

ARCHDecember 31, 2016

Current Projects Hailey Home Ownership News Press Release Publications Stand Up

ARCH Addresses Critical Housing Needs

From Neighbors Push Back at ARCH Rezone Request, Idaho Mountain Express To read the full original article by Tony Evans, click here. On Monday, the Hailey Planning and Zoning Commission continued a public hearing to next month to consider a request by ARCH Community Housing Trust…

ARCHNovember 30, 2016

Current Projects Hailey News Press Release Publications

Idaho Mt. Express: Community Housing Plans Are Shaping Up

The ball is rolling! We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the effort to show up! We have been working so hard to be as transparent as possible when it come to community outreach. Thank you all so much. STORY…

ARCHNovember 21, 2016

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Every Friday $2.2 Million in paychecks drive away from the county and our economy.

COMMUNITY HOUSING: It’s a balancing act.

It’s simple: IF you can’t afford to live here, you won’t work here.

Why does such a huge affordability gap exist in Blaine County?

What is an affordability gap anyway?

Boise State Public Radio: New Affordable Housing Options Approved For Construction In Hailey

ARCH rental housing project approved for Woodside

Great Successes in 2016: ARCH Annual Report

ARCH Addresses Critical Housing Needs

Idaho Mt. Express: Community Housing Plans Are Shaping Up

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