Bill > S1347

This bill amends existing Idaho law to establish new reporting requirements for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), a state agency that administers housing and economic development programs. Specifically, starting July 1, 2026, the IHFA will be required to report on federal funds received through the Continuum of Care (COC) program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program, which are federal initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness. The bill details the specific information that must be included in these reports, covering details about the organizations receiving funds (recipients and subrecipients), the amounts awarded and spent, and the outcomes achieved with the spending. This includes data on the number of individuals and households served, the types of supportive services provided, and where individuals or households end up after exiting housing programs. The reports must be submitted annually to the governor and the legislature by February 1 and also posted online, with all personally identifiable information removed to protect privacy. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1347/