Housing initiatives are being considered in the Capitol

I've been working hard on a bill that will ensure rental fees are transparent and fair. Exorbitant rental fees were recognized as a top issue in a state-wide survey of nonprofits. I’ve worked on this bill with landlords and tenants for three years, and legislators on both sides, and I feel confident we’ve got something drafted that will protect consumers and codify best practices. So far, Senators Ricks and Trakel and Representative Hill are co-sponsoring the bill.

The bill, S1039, will soon have a hearing in the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee. Stay tuned and contact legislators on the committee to ask them to support this helpful bill!

Today, housing advocacy day was held at the Capitol! Nonprofits from across the state came to speak with legislators about some of the biggest challenges Idahoans are facing with housing. Housing affects every facet of Idahoans' lives, and stable housing is becoming more out-of-reach for so many.

Here is an excellent fact sheet on housing from the Idaho Asset Building Network.