Regulatory Red Tape Prevents More Housing Options in Idaho

Regulatory red tape prevents more housing options in Idaho

A house for sale in the North End of Boise on March 21, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)Idaho has no shortage of people who want to live here. We have a shortage of places they can afford to live. After years of working alongside cities, builders, and families across North Idaho, especially in Kootenai County, I’ve seen that our housing crisis isn’t driven by a lack of interest or investment. Rather, outdated zoning rules and regulat…

Commentary - Regulatory red tape prevents more housing options in Idaho

Commentary - Regulatory red tape prevents more housing options in Idaho kcpnews2 Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:29 Image (Idaho Capital Sun) Idaho has no shortage of people who want to live here. We have a shortage of places they can afford to live.After years of working alongside cities, builders, and families across North Idaho, especially in Kootenai County, I’ve seen that our housing crisis isn’t driven by a lack of interest or investment. Rather, o…