Idaho Falls Seeks Public Input for 5-Year Development Plan

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The city of Idaho Falls is asking residents to provide input on its 2026-2030 Community Development Block Grant and fair housing plans through two online surveys. The federally required five-year planning process helps identify local housing barriers and community needs, and the public feedback will guide future funding priorities and long-term development decisions.

Why it matters

Idaho Falls' five-year development plan sets the agenda for how the city will allocate federal funding and resources to address housing, infrastructure, and community priorities over the next several years. Resident input is crucial to ensure the plan reflects the needs and concerns of local neighborhoods and stakeholders.

The details

The surveys, open through May 3, 2026, cover topics such as housing affordability, accessibility, and discrimination, as well as broader community development needs like parks, public services, and economic opportunities. The city will use the feedback to identify key focus areas and funding allocations for the 2026-2030 plan.

• The surveys are open for public input through May 3, 2026.
• Idaho Falls is required to update its five-year Community Development Block Grant and fair housing plans every five years.

What’s next

After the public input period closes on May 3, 2026, Idaho Falls will review the survey responses and incorporate the feedback into the final 2026-2030 Community Development Plan, which will guide the city's housing, infrastructure, and community development priorities and funding allocations over the next five years.