Neighborhood Shelter Home - Stay Informed

A: This area of State Street is regularly patrolled. The BPD traffic unit has also recently assigned a traffic officer to the area. Boise Police Department is prepared to add additional resources if needed.

A: Yes, street parking is allowed on Willow Lane in compliance with Boise City Code. Overnight parking is also allowed on the IFS property and at the IFS offices.

A: Living or camping in a car or RV on city streets is not allowed. This can be reported to non-emergency dispatch.

A: There is a new police substation at State Street and Whitewater Boulevard, and drop-in space is available for officers at Fire Station 13. The former substation at Willow Lane and State Street is no longer a police substation and will not be reopened.

A: Yes. All Boise Police officers receive Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training to respond to mental health-related situations.

A: Alcohol may be allowed at the Sporting Complex under certain conditions and with a permit. Alcohol (including beer and wine) is not allowed at the adjacent Willow Lane Park. Additional signage will be posted.

A: Most concerns related to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) should be directed to Code Compliance. Please refer to the “Who to Call” list distributed at the meeting for the appropriate contact number based on your concern.

WHO TO CALL AT CITY HALL

A: The City of Boise has made State Street, between Collister Drive and 36th Street, our number one priority with ACHD. This includes pedestrian improvements at Willow Lane. The project is currently slated for design in 2027/2028 and construction in 2030. Additional details can be found in ACHD’s Five-Year Plan.

A: The access road along State Street in front of Interfaith is maintained by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). Parking is permitted only on the north side of the access road and must comply with all applicable Boise City and Idaho State parking regulations. Parking is not permitted on the south side of the access road.