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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - According to the latest report from the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho has once again taken the lead in housing unit growth in 2025. Governor Brad Little expressed his satisfaction with this news and credited it to the state's efforts in permitting reform, cutting red tape, and investing in career training programs such as LAUNCH.
Governor Little acknowledged the hard work of the construction and trade industries in helping to build stronger communities across the state. He also recognized that while this progress is a step in the right direction, there is still more work to be done to address concerns about housing affordability and accessibility for Idaho families.
The report from the Idaho Department of Labor revealed that Idaho's housing unit estimates increased by 2.1% in 2025, making it the fastest-growing state for two consecutive years. This growth added over 17,000 units to the state's housing count. Since 2020, Idaho has consistently ranked either first or second for annual housing unit growth among all states.
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A housing unit is defined as a separate living quarters intended for occupancy with direct access from either the building's exterior or a common hall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
From 2020-2025, Idaho saw a significant increase of 12.3% in its housing count, completing over 93,000 units during this period. This places Idaho as the second-highest rate of increase nationally behind Utah (12.9%) and ahead of Texas (10.4%). In comparison, the United States reported a growth rate of only 5.3%. Five counties in Idaho - Teton, Canyon, Ada, Bonneville, and Kootenai - each saw an increase of over 14% in available housing units during this five-year period.
The county with the highest increase was Ada County with an impressive addition of 5,026 units in 2025. On the other hand, Clark County only saw an increase of one unit. The counties with the fastest housing unit growth rates were Teton (5%), Bonneville (4.4%), and Canyon (3.7%). These growth rates ranked in the top 30 nationally for counties with at least 5,000 housing units and were also the fastest-growing counties in Idaho in 2024.
Governor Little's comments on Idaho's housing unit growth reflect the state's commitment to creating a thriving economy and providing opportunities for its residents. With continued efforts and investments, Idaho hopes to maintain its position as a leader in housing unit growth and address concerns about affordability and accessibility for its citizens.
Governor Little acknowledged the hard work of the construction and trade industries in helping to build stronger communities across the state. He also recognized that while this progress is a step in the right direction, there is still more work to be done to address concerns about housing affordability and accessibility for Idaho families.
The report from the Idaho Department of Labor revealed that Idaho's housing unit estimates increased by 2.1% in 2025, making it the fastest-growing state for two consecutive years. This growth added over 17,000 units to the state's housing count. Since 2020, Idaho has consistently ranked either first or second for annual housing unit growth among all states.
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A housing unit is defined as a separate living quarters intended for occupancy with direct access from either the building's exterior or a common hall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
From 2020-2025, Idaho saw a significant increase of 12.3% in its housing count, completing over 93,000 units during this period. This places Idaho as the second-highest rate of increase nationally behind Utah (12.9%) and ahead of Texas (10.4%). In comparison, the United States reported a growth rate of only 5.3%. Five counties in Idaho - Teton, Canyon, Ada, Bonneville, and Kootenai - each saw an increase of over 14% in available housing units during this five-year period.
The county with the highest increase was Ada County with an impressive addition of 5,026 units in 2025. On the other hand, Clark County only saw an increase of one unit. The counties with the fastest housing unit growth rates were Teton (5%), Bonneville (4.4%), and Canyon (3.7%). These growth rates ranked in the top 30 nationally for counties with at least 5,000 housing units and were also the fastest-growing counties in Idaho in 2024.
Governor Little's comments on Idaho's housing unit growth reflect the state's commitment to creating a thriving economy and providing opportunities for its residents. With continued efforts and investments, Idaho hopes to maintain its position as a leader in housing unit growth and address concerns about affordability and accessibility for its citizens.
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