FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2026
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Kyra Smith (Crapo)
Report to drive Idaho input into legislative action on housing affordability
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released the finalized report from his comprehensive Idaho housing survey, marking one year since launching the initiative to gather input from Idahoans and housing stakeholders across the state.
The survey, combined with a series of listening sessions with stakeholders, including a roundtable discussion in Boise with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, provided critical insight into Idahoans’ views of the challenges driving housing affordability in Idaho. Many key themes emerged, including rising constructions costs, limited housing supply, and workforce housing and labor shortages. Feedback gathered through this effort will inform Senator Crapo’s legislative actions on housing and contributed to proposals sponsored by Crapo and ultimately included in the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
“The input we received from Idahoans shapes ongoing solutions to address housing challenges facing the state and country,” said Crapo. “I thank residents, community leaders, local officials and industry professionals who took the time to share their perspectives and expertise. This feedback will continue to help guide legislation that takes meaningful steps toward increasing housing supply and strengthening affordable housing opportunities for Idaho families.”
Crapo remains committed to advancing policies that support sustainable housing development, improve affordability and ensure Idaho communities can continue to grow and thrive, without the use of excessive federal government overreach. While the survey is closed, Senator Crapo encourages Idahoans to continue to share feedback on this topic, or others, by contacting one of his offices throughout the state or via email on his website.
To read the executive summary of the survey findings, click here.
The full report is available on the Senator’s website here.
About Mike Crapo
Senator Mike Crapo has represented Idaho in the Senate since 1999, following three terms in the U.S. House and eight years in the Idaho State Senate. A lifelong Idahoan, he currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
