Bill > S1166

This bill establishes restrictions on the siting of new homeless shelters in Idaho cities with populations over 100,000, requiring that such facilities cannot be located within 300 feet of residentially zoned properties or properties with existing detached residential use. The bill defines a "homeless shelter" as a facility providing temporary sleeping accommodations for individuals or families without a fixed residence, which may also offer additional support services. The legislation applies to new homeless shelters seeking approval after its effective date, while existing shelters will be grandfathered in but prohibited from expanding in ways that would violate the new restrictions. Local government entities must enforce these provisions when considering zoning permits or designations, and they may impose additional conditions to mitigate neighborhood impacts. The bill includes a unique provision allowing landowners to obtain an exemption from these restrictions by securing signed approval from two-thirds of nearby property owners within 300 feet of the proposed shelter site. If a homeless shelter permit is denied or withdrawn, the same parcel cannot have a new application for a homeless shelter for ten years. The bill also includes standard severability and emergency clauses, indicating it would take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1166/