BOISE — City leaders, community partners, and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Wilson Station Apartments, a new housing development located on State Street, today. The ribbon-cutting event was led by Mayor Lauren McLean and The Pacific Companies President Caleb Roope, and featured special guests U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, President of Idaho Housing and Finance Association Gerald Hunter, and Boise City Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton.
Wilson Station adds 102 new affordable homes to Boise, serving residents earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Ten percent of the homes are dedicated to families exiting homelessness, as part of Boise’s Housing Land Trust Program.
“We are committed to leaving no stone unturned when it comes to increasing the number of affordable homes in Boise,” said Mayor McLean. “Wilson Station showcases what’s possible when we work in public-private partnership towards a common goal.”
The building includes 23 studios, 44 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom apartments. In addition to housing, Wilson Station features a community garden and safe walking routes to school for Taft Elementary students. It will soon welcome an on-site childcare provider, Boise Language Schools, offering language-immersion childcare to 40 kids, both residents and neighbors, further increasing access to essential services for families.
“Today we celebrate the opening of more homes for Boiseans,” said Caleb Roope. “We are so thankful for all our partners that made this project possible, from so many across both public and private sectors.”
The project was made possible through a broad coalition of partners across public and private sectors, including The Pacific Companies, SMR Development, Andersen Construction, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Banner Bank, Richman Group, and design firm GGLO. It also utilized critical funding sources such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and more than $1 million in HUD HOME funds.
“It takes an incredible amount of collaboration to bring a project like Wilson Station to life,” said Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton. “Because of the partnership and hard work of so many, Boise families now have more homes at Boise budgets, and we are so honored to welcome them to the neighborhood.”
Senator Crapo was recognized at the event for his role in advancing housing legislation at the federal level, including key expansions to LIHTC and Opportunity Zone provisions. Secretary Turner praised Boise’s innovative model and commitment to making local voices central to national housing solutions.
