Housing Resources Toolbox

In addition to the City’s zoning and planning efforts, several local and regional organizations provide housing assistance, homeownership programs, rental support, and attainable housing solutions. These partners form an important part of our community’s housing toolbox.

Local and Regional Housing Partners

• Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance (PAHA) Led by Executive Director Maggie Lyons, PAHA promotes homeownership opportunities in Kootenai County through programs such as shared-equity homeownership. PAHA creates attainable homes for working families and middle-class buyers priced out of the market. Website: pahaid.org | Contact: (208) 659-3477
• Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho Builds and repairs affordable homes for families in need through sweat-equity partnerships. Operates the ReStore in Hayden for home improvement materials. Website: northidahohabitat.org
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association Provides home loans, rental assistance, housing preservation programs, and resources for homebuyers and renters across Idaho (with a regional office in Coeur d’Alene). Website: idahohousing.com
• Housing Solutions Partnership North Idaho A collaborative effort focused on data-driven solutions and attainable housing strategies across the region. housingni.org

Additional Resources

• City of Coeur d’Alene Emergency Minor Home Repair Program
• Fair Housing Resources (Northwest Fair Housing Alliance and Intermountain Fair Housing Council)
• 2-1-1 Idaho Careline for local assistance
• The December 2021 Housing Availability & Affordability Study and the 2023 Next Steps Study
• FREE ADU plans are now available!  (four plan sets available)