A Planned Unit Development is a zoning tool that allows for greater flexibility in land use planning that is managed through an application process. By combining various land uses and densities within a single development, PUDs can provide a unique opportunity to...

The practice of living in a recreational vehicle (RV) on a standard residential lot is generally prohibited in Idaho. While frustrating for some, this regulation is rooted in a combination of practical concerns, types of...

Dividing land in Kootenai County to gift or sell to a family member will be an easier process thanks to new ordinance that went into effect August 1. The Board of County Commissioners approved the Family Division ordinance last month, paving the way for property...

Housing authorities are public agencies established to address the critical issue of affordable housing. In many places, these entities play a pivotal role in providing low-income housing assistance. With many newcomers to the area from locations that relied on...

The housing crisis is well documented in North Idaho. In response, The Housing Solutions Partnership is continuing to build a local ToolKit with innovative solutions, including considering the repurposing of church land for local worker housing. This approach offers a...

The Panhandle Area Council is an economic development 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that provides small businesses with loans, project financing and community development services to advance economic development across Idaho. It has been connecting businesses to...

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently sent a message to local builders to appeal to local, state and national leaders to reduce regulatory charges in order to bring home prices down. Locally, builders pay impact fees to jurisdictions where they...

In a recent presentation by the National Home Builders Association at a summit hosted by the North Idaho Building Contractors it was predicted that as a country, we need to build two million homes in the next few years in order to address the nationwide housing crisis...

The Housing Solution Partnership is composed of representatives from all cities in Kootenai County and county officials. The housing crisis affects all who live and work within our area. It is of utmost importance that all leadership and community decision-makers are...