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Partnership explores mortgage assistance funding
Homebuyers in Kootenai County could qualify for mortgage assistance under a new funding program being vetted by the Housing Solutions Partnership, Coeur d’Alene Regional Realtors and other regional partners. Read more HERE.
Housing Solutions Partnership: Tackling attainable housing together
"The attainable housing crisis continues to be one of the most urgent issues facing Coeur d'Alene and the greater Kootenai County region," Linda Coppess/Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber writes in The Coeur d'Alene Press. "As housing prices remain high and wage growth...
Free accessory dwelling unit plans aimed at increasing local worker housing in Kootenai County
Over two years in the making and thousands of hours of volunteer effort, The Housing Solutions Partnership is making free, pre-approved plans for accessory dwelling units available to the public to increase housing for local workers, students, and others. The...
Partnership’s Kiki Miller leads housing and growth discussion
Kiki Miller, a founder of the Housing Solutions Partnership, will speak about housing issues during a community discussion Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene. The event is sponsored by Kootenai Strong, a non-partisan community group. Miller, who also serves on Coeur d’Alene’s...
Workshop addresses shortage of local worker housing
COEUR d’ALENE — More than 50 area leaders gathered in Coeur d’Alene on November 7 to explore strategies to increase housing for local workers. Coeur d’Alene City Councilor Kiki Miller, a founder of the Housing Solutions Partnership, said 24 of 30 categories of local...
Tax credits could incentivize affordable housing builds
State legislators are looking to “reinvigorate the American dream” through proposed tax credit legislation that would incentivize builders to develop properties for middle-income Idahoans. Read more in The Coeur d'Alene Press:...
Program could fund home improvements to increase affordable housing options
The Housing Solutions Partnership and University of Idaho are surveying Kootenai County homeowners to gauge interest in a program that would fund home improvements to eliminate common barriers that prevent homeowners from sharing their space with others. The HomeShare...
Development agreements can aid in local worker housing
Thanks to NIBCA, Professional Women in Building - Coeur d'Alene and the Association of Idaho Cities for teaming with the Housing Solutions Partnership to explore how development agreements could increase affordable housing for workers in North Idaho. Check out KHQ's...
Housing Solutions Partnership receives honors from American Planning Association Idaho Chapter
The American Planning Association Idaho Chapter (APA Idaho) recognized Coeur d’Alene Councilmember Kiki Miller at its 2024 annual conference awards program in Moscow, Idaho, on October 3, 2024, for her efforts in forming and leading the Housing Solutions Partnership....
‘Zoom Boom’ impact on housing
The Zoom Boom refers to the rapid growth of many small towns and cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people were forced to work remotely, many sought to escape crowded urban areas for more affordable housing and a better quality of life. This led to a surge in...