The Affordable Housing Foundation is a private, non-profit organization formed by local businesses concerned about retaining and attracting a viable workforce. What are some of the current housing concerns in Idaho County?
• 62% of houses were built before 1970
• New construction after 2005 accounts for only 5% of houses
• 2% house vacancy rate
• Low turn-over rate – people tend to own their house
s for long periods of time
• Older homes for sale – the average age of a house for sale is 35 years or older in Grangeville
• Median Household Income is estimated to currently be between $37,300-$42,300
Types of Housing Needed
• Single Family homes under $145,000
• Senior 55+ houses or duplexes
• Multi-unit rentals
Why housing? Most local businesses cite the lack of affordable, quality housing as one of the biggest difficulties to overcome in new employee recruitment and retention. Who Is the Affordable Housing Foundation? Our Mission Statement:
To promote affordable housing within the community. To keep and attract a viable work force for the continual growth of jobs industrial, manufacturing, farming, logging, retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Board of Directors:
Rick Musick, CEO (United Country Musick and Sons Auction & Real Estate Services)
Kurt Lothspeich (Gortsema Motors)
Eve McColloch (The Gym)
Lance McColloch (The Gym)
Ken Lefsaker (Grangeville Builders Supply)
Tony Williams (A.W.S. Excavation)
Earl Musick (United Country Musick and Sons Auction & Real Estate Services)
Ted Lindsley (Super 8 Grangeville)
Kim Bakie (Pine Tree Community Credit Union)
Corporate Officers:
Emily Johnson, President (United Country Musick and Sons Auction & Real Estate Services)
Matt Jessup, Secretary (Jessup Law, PLLC)
Melisa Bryant, Treasurer (Ida-Lew Economic Development Council)
Committee Members:
Dan Goehring (Pine Tree Community Credit Union)
Paul Eimers (Idaho County Title)
The Affordable Housing Foundation would like to ask for your support in working towards the creation of affordable, quality housing in the Grangeville area. For additional information, you can contact Emily Johnson at (208) 983-0069 or Melisa Bryant at (208) 983-8302.
