As an advocate for and producer of affordable housing, I am encouraged by the increased interest in the issues around housing. I wish I could have confidence that the legislature will take positive, meaningful action. Historically, they have not shown much interest in addressing concerns of the majority of Idahoans. If we could only get Californians and Texans who are obsessed with Idaho on board, there might be some traction.
Providing $100 million in property tax relief does NOT get families or individuals into homes, but it does benefit the wealthy in our state since most of us will see less than a $200 savings in property tax. Please correct me if I'm wrong about that.
Idaho should make it easier for people to get into their first home so they can raise their families, while building some level of security. Healthy and vibrant communities need stable housing with access to public schools, good transportation networks, and recreational opportunities. And, as you pointed out, rental units (houses, apartments, etc.) could resolve some of the housing shortage, but how many affordable housing developments do we see in our communities?
Not everyone is fortunate to have stable housing. How many folks/families who are experiencing homelessness are there because of a lost job, a medical emergency, PTSD, or addiction? Governor Little is getting ready to sign significant cuts to the Expanded Medicaid Program while Congress and Senator Crapo are doing the same to the standard Medicaid Program. These cuts will negatively impact our rural communities and single-parent families who care for disabled family members. These issues are inter-related and should not be siloed by our elected politicians or our state and local governments.
If these folks lose their homes because of the state and federal governments remove their safety nets, who will be there to break their fall? Who will help them keep their housing?
It is an IDEA, Yet it is more of a PIPE DREAM. WAKE UP and look at the 3 and 4 Story SLAVE QUARTERS that are Built all over Treasure Valley, 1 and 2 Bedrooms at $1,400-- $2,000 or MORE PLUS UTILITIES A Month, Even at $17 an HR these things are Not Affordable to a SINGLE MOM, or a Single Male. Under this Administration in IDAHO and, or NATIONAL It is a WEALTH/ CONTROL MARKET. With the CLIMATE CHANGE they say DOES NOT EXIST, Our SAFE Environment is DRAWING People from FLOOD, FIRE, TORNADO, HURRACAINE areas of the USA. The LABOR is DIRT CHEAP, with WAGE SLAVES, that is until DEPORTATIONS take that away. Born and Raised in IDAHO the OLIGARCHS , and their Minions have Taken over, and there is NO RETURN. Single Family Homes for your Children and Grandchildren in this Service Economy is a PIPE DREAM, LIKE IT OR "NOT"----- TRUMP and MUSK Just DEFUNDED the ONLY AIDE for HOUSEING in the STATE, SO this SITUATION is only going to get WORSE. Does anyone REMEMBER the LABOR CAMP HOUSING? All over the STATE for MIGRANT WORKERS ?
Like selling water off a truck - as the water supply diminishes - the seller jacks the price up on each bottle.
20 years ago - my parents purchased a mobile home AND THE LITTLE LOT it sat on - California - for about 30 grand. Nice park, Club house, Golf course and other niceties. A younger guy would buy some property in Horseshoe Bend and do the same this there. But, ahem, Greed and the bottom line are current symptoms of success.
Agree with Mitchell that the state legislature although scheduled to consider property tax relief will, if history is any guide, not pass any meaningful legislation. Indeed, our current Republican national government is actually compounding the problem by the tariffs they are planning to impose on Canadian timber imports. Apparently this would increase the cost of new homes by $10,000!
As an advocate for and producer of affordable housing, I am encouraged by the increased interest in the issues around housing. I wish I could have confidence that the legislature will take positive, meaningful action. Historically, they have not shown much interest in addressing concerns of the majority of Idahoans. If we could only get Californians and Texans who are obsessed with Idaho on board, there might be some traction.
Steve, just a couple thoughts...
Providing $100 million in property tax relief does NOT get families or individuals into homes, but it does benefit the wealthy in our state since most of us will see less than a $200 savings in property tax. Please correct me if I'm wrong about that.
Idaho should make it easier for people to get into their first home so they can raise their families, while building some level of security. Healthy and vibrant communities need stable housing with access to public schools, good transportation networks, and recreational opportunities. And, as you pointed out, rental units (houses, apartments, etc.) could resolve some of the housing shortage, but how many affordable housing developments do we see in our communities?
Not everyone is fortunate to have stable housing. How many folks/families who are experiencing homelessness are there because of a lost job, a medical emergency, PTSD, or addiction? Governor Little is getting ready to sign significant cuts to the Expanded Medicaid Program while Congress and Senator Crapo are doing the same to the standard Medicaid Program. These cuts will negatively impact our rural communities and single-parent families who care for disabled family members. These issues are inter-related and should not be siloed by our elected politicians or our state and local governments.
If these folks lose their homes because of the state and federal governments remove their safety nets, who will be there to break their fall? Who will help them keep their housing?
It is an IDEA, Yet it is more of a PIPE DREAM. WAKE UP and look at the 3 and 4 Story SLAVE QUARTERS that are Built all over Treasure Valley, 1 and 2 Bedrooms at $1,400-- $2,000 or MORE PLUS UTILITIES A Month, Even at $17 an HR these things are Not Affordable to a SINGLE MOM, or a Single Male. Under this Administration in IDAHO and, or NATIONAL It is a WEALTH/ CONTROL MARKET. With the CLIMATE CHANGE they say DOES NOT EXIST, Our SAFE Environment is DRAWING People from FLOOD, FIRE, TORNADO, HURRACAINE areas of the USA. The LABOR is DIRT CHEAP, with WAGE SLAVES, that is until DEPORTATIONS take that away. Born and Raised in IDAHO the OLIGARCHS , and their Minions have Taken over, and there is NO RETURN. Single Family Homes for your Children and Grandchildren in this Service Economy is a PIPE DREAM, LIKE IT OR "NOT"----- TRUMP and MUSK Just DEFUNDED the ONLY AIDE for HOUSEING in the STATE, SO this SITUATION is only going to get WORSE. Does anyone REMEMBER the LABOR CAMP HOUSING? All over the STATE for MIGRANT WORKERS ?
Pricing is determined by Realtors - not cost
Like selling water off a truck - as the water supply diminishes - the seller jacks the price up on each bottle.
20 years ago - my parents purchased a mobile home AND THE LITTLE LOT it sat on - California - for about 30 grand. Nice park, Club house, Golf course and other niceties. A younger guy would buy some property in Horseshoe Bend and do the same this there. But, ahem, Greed and the bottom line are current symptoms of success.
Agree with Mitchell that the state legislature although scheduled to consider property tax relief will, if history is any guide, not pass any meaningful legislation. Indeed, our current Republican national government is actually compounding the problem by the tariffs they are planning to impose on Canadian timber imports. Apparently this would increase the cost of new homes by $10,000!
If you could even find an affordable new home to buy.