LEAP IN THE NEWS

news outlets, local and national, are talking about LEAP and our creative approach to housing solutions

August 16, 2024

A Boise couple in their 60s lived in an RV on a home’s property. Then someone complained

Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman

August 1, 2024

Idaho’s LEAP Housing to develop affordable housing units in Teton County

Mia Maldanado, Idaho Capital Sun

July 26, 2024

Affordable homeownership gets another boost with new builds

Marc Lutz, Idaho Business Review

July 26, 2024

New Affordable Housing Development in Victor, Idaho

Jackson Hole Radio

July 23, 2024

Boise innovative housing pilot adds RVs as housing option

Jude Binkley, KTVB

July 21, 2024

Churches as Pillars of the Community: Leveraging land for local worker housing

Kiki Miller (Guest Contributor), CDA Press

July 1, 2024

New affordable apartments coming to Mountain Home this summer

KTVB

June 26, 2024

Going tiny: City of Boise’s tiny home on wheels pilot gaining steam after years of talks

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

April 4, 2024

Patient-care woes forced this Boise nursing home to close. It may reopen as something else

Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman

April 3, 2024

City Of Boise and Leap Housing Seek Applications For Next Phase of Tiny Home Pilot, Adding RVs

City of Boise

March 19, 2024

LEAP Housing works to make homeownership possible when many are being priced out of market

Marc Lutz, Idaho Business Review

March 2, 2024

'Welcome home': Woman takes a leap forward amid Boise housing crunch

Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Press

February 29, 2024

Growing Idaho: LEAP Housing on Leap Day is raising alarm for affordable housing

Justin Corr, KTVB

February 7, 2024

Mobile home park sale notification bill heads to House floor

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

December 18, 2023

Idaho Credit Union helps eight families with $120,000 home down payment

CBS2 News

November 30, 2023

Another Boise church looks to add homes on vacant parcel in ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ initiative

Don Day, BoiseDev

November 10, 2023

New ownership maintains affordable rents for seniors

Jessica Davis, Idaho News 6

November 6, 2023

Golden’ tower purchased to preserve senior housing

Marc Lutz, Idaho Business Review

November 6, 2023

Nampa's iconic Golden Glow Tower secures future with LEAP Housing purchase

CBS2 News

October 11, 2023

LEAP Housing + City of Mountain Home break ground on first phase of 136 unit affordable housing development

Mountain Home News

October 6, 2023

Mayoral candidates dive deep into housing policy at Jesse Tree, LEAP Housing forum

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

September 26, 2023

Affordable housing project with 136 units coming to Mountain Home

Jude Binkley, KTVB7

September 22, 2023

Nonprofits cut deal to keep ultra-low rent apartments for seniors from flipping to market rate

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

May 3, 2023

LEAP Breaks Ground on Affordable Homeownership in West Boise

KTVB Staff, KTVB 7

April 27, 2023

LEAP Housing - A leap of faith provides homes for many

Sandy Jones, Christian Living

April 21, 2023

Tiny homes tucked into Boise neighborhoods? This pilot project will test the idea

Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman

Jan 29, 2023

It’s really hard to buy a house on one income in Boise. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers

Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Press

October 14, 2022

Local church donates land for affordable housing project

Angela Kerndl, CBS2 Boise

October 14, 2022

Church donates empty lot to Leap Housing Trust to build affordable housing

Cooper Waytenick, Idaho News 6

October 11, 2022

Nampa church donates land to nonprofit to build affordable home + Youtube Video

Andrew Baertlein, KTVB 7

September 27, 2022

A church and LEAP Housing partner to build affordable homes

Vasili Varlamos, CBS2 Boise

September 27, 2022

Collister United Methodist Church, LEAP Housing build affordable homes on church land

Shirah Matsuzawa, KTVB7

September 26, 2022

‘Yes in God’s backyard:’ Idaho churches hope to put a dent in affordable housing need

Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman

September 14, 2022

As residents struggle with rising rent, North Idaho manufactured home park is no exception

Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Idaho Capital Sun

July 19, 2022

Boise’s LEAP Housing offers new model for affordable housing

Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun

July 18, 2022

‘Let's Try Something New’ Meets the National Housing Squeeze

Erika Bolstad, Stateline

June 2, 2022

Collister United Methodist Church offers land to create affordable housing

Andrew Baertlein, KTVB 7

June 2, 2022

Boise church partners to build affordable housing on church land

CBS 2 News Staff

May 9, 2022

Boise Launches Accessory Dwelling Unit and ‘Moveable Tiny Home’ Pilots

Diana Ionescu, Planetizen

May 4, 2022

‘Innovation and creativity’: ADU program, tiny homes on wheels part of pilot program between Boise & LEAP Housing

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

May 4, 2022

City of Boise to start new affordable housing program, including tiny homes and mother-in-law suites

Kelsie Rose, Idaho News 6

May 4, 2022

Boise partners with LEAP Housing for ADU, moveable tiny home pilot projects

Idaho Press Staff

May 3, 2022

City of Boise to begin affordable housing program that would OK some moveable tiny homes

CBS 2 News Staff

May 3, 2022

Boise partnering with LEAP Housing for moveable tiny home, ADU pilot programs

KTVB Staff

April 28, 2022
Idaho has an affordable housing crisis. These 9 ideas could help struggling renters

Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman

April 21, 2022
Rent control is gaining momentum, but it won't work everywhere

Jessie Cohen, E.W Scripps

April 7, 2022
LEAP housing developments progressing in Ada, Elmore, and Gem counties

Pete Clark, Boise Regional Realtors (via Idaho Press)

April 6, 2022
LEAP Housing brings more affordable housing to the Treasure Valley
Anna Azallion, Idaho News 6

April 5, 2022

2 big apartment buildings near Boise State. Restaurants, coffee. What’s coming near you

Paul S., Rachel S., John S., Idaho Statesman

March 17, 2022

Need help paying rent, finding an apartment or legal aid? Here is who can help

Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman

March 17, 2022

This working mom earns $15 an hour. Her search for affordable housing is ‘impossible’

Paul Schwedelson, Idaho Statesman

February 24, 2022

Yes In God’s Backyard: How faith leaders can help turn the tide on affordable housing

Erin Sheridan, Interfaith Sanctuary

February 18, 2022

Bart Cochran – Residential Real Estate – Power List

IBR Staff, Idaho Business Review

October 19, 2021

Rescue plan funds could be key to Idaho affordable housing

Betsy Z. Russell, Idaho Press

July 20, 2021

Affordable housing nonprofit receives $250,000 donation

Idaho Press Staff

July 19, 2021

Boise Regional Realtors donate $250K to LEAP Housing Trust

CBS 2 News Staff

July 19, 2021

Boise realtor foundation donates $250k for affordable housing developments

Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Idaho Capital Sun

May 3, 2021

Idaho trust for affordable housing raises $2.1 million

Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Idaho Capital Sun

February 23, 2021

‘Yes in God’s backyard:’ Nonprofit, churches could team on Boise-area affordable housing projects

Margaret Carmel, BoiseDev

January 8, 2021

Solving Idaho’s affordable housing puzzle with partnerships

Bart Cochran, Idaho Business Review

August 27, 2020

LEAP, indieDwell collaborate on affordable housing development in Nampa

Idaho Press Staff, Idaho Press

August 27, 2020

More houses, apartments. A low-income duplex. Medical offices. What’s coming near you

Kate Talerico, David Staats, Hayley Harding & John Sowell,

Idaho Statesman

August 26,2020

Mobile-home parks face pressure to sell. 2 Garden City parks just secured their future

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

August 25, 2020

LEAP and indieDwell to bring new affordable duplexes to Nampa

Autum Robertson, BoiseDev

August 4, 2020

Housing and health: St. Al’s partners with LEAP to help create more affordable housing in Boise

Anna Daly Gamboa, BoiseDev

August 4, 2020

LEAP, St. Alphonsus-funded land trust to build affordable homes

Catie Clark, Idaho Business Review

August 3, 2020

Community leaders in Boise work to ease shortage of affordable housing

Trevor Fay, Idaho News 2

July 29, 2020

$212,000 can still buy a new home in Boise housing market, if you don’t earn too much

John Sowell, Idaho Stateman

July 29, 2020

LEAP Housing Solutions launches subdivision with 14 affordable homes for purchase

Margaret Carmel, Idaho Press

July 29, 2020

More affordable housing coming to Treasure Valley through Saint Alphonsus Health System partnership

Meredith Spelbring, Idaho News 6

July 22, 2020

Mobile home residents successfully buy land from owners

Anna Daly Gamboa, BoiseDev

July 21, 2020

Mobile home residents successfully buy community

Independent Enterprise, Argus Observer

May 29, 2020

Shipping container housing development opens in Boise

KIVI Staff, Idaho News 6

May 28, 2020

Want to live in an affordable Boise container home? These new ones will likely go fast

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

December 25, 2019

Treasure Valley family of 6 moves into new house for Christmas after living in an attic

Shirah Matsuzawa, KTVB 7

December 24, 2019

Idaho family goes from attic to a home in time for Christmas

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

August 26, 2019

Caldwell property to become first resident-owned mobile home park in Idaho

Erin Bamer, Idaho Press

July 24, 2019

Caldwell mobile-home dwellers offer hope for saving Valley’s most-affordable housing

Jerry Brady, Idaho Statesman

June 29, 2019

‘Boise Boys’ yard sale raises over $10,000 to help people find affordable housing

KTVB Staff, KTVB 7

June 27, 2019

“Boise Boys” to host charity yard sale

Steve Bertel, Idaho News 6

June 27, 2019

‘Boise Boys’ yard sale this Saturday benefits affordable housing program

KTVB Staff, KTVB 7

June 14, 2019

Windy Court provides affordable housing from shipping containers

Richard Copeland, Boise State Public Radio 

June 2, 2019

Tour inside the new Boise rentals made from recycled shipping containers

Karen Lehr, Idaho News 6

May 31, 2019

Windy Court holding public open house

KIVI Staff, Idaho News 6

May 28, 2019

Affordable housing in shipping containers open in Boise

Margaret Carmel, Idaho Press

May 28, 2019

Struggling Boise mother receives affordable shipping-container house

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

May 14, 2019

Boise-based company to feature new housing prototype at innovative housing showcase

CBS 2 Staff, Idaho News 2

April 23, 2019

Shipping containers become the latest solution to the Treasure Valley’s affordable housing crisis

Shirah Matsuzawa, KTVB 7

April 20, 2019

Boise nonprofit offers homes made of steel containers

Associated Press

March 5, 2019

This Boise nonprofit works to ease the affordable-housing crisis, one home at a time

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

Jan. 30, 2019

Avenues for Hope housing challenge aids Idaho homeless population

KIVI Staff, Idaho News 6

Jan. 3, 2019

Boise firm starts making homes from shipping containers. This family just moved into one

John Sowell, Idaho Statesman

Dec. 31, 2018

Affiliate brings ROC model to Boise

Melissa Proulx, ROC USA

Dec. 17, 2018

LEAP Charities helps refugee families find a ‘new beginning’

Alexis Goree, Idaho News 2

Feb. 20, 2018

Could IndieDwell shipping container homes solve Boise low-income housing problem?

Jerry Brady, Idaho Statesman