City of Hailey
Adopt a Fire Hydrant
In the past month the City of Hailey has been blessed with a significant amount of snow. Although the snow is much appreciated, it has completely buried most of the fire hydrants in the city. Due to the limited manpower of the Hailey Volunteer Fire Department, we do not have the resources to dig out…
Read More“1% for Air” Local Option Tax as “Housing/Air”
Hailey is joining north valley cities in bringing a ballot measure to voters in May asking if they would like to reallocate the existing “1% for Air” Local Option Tax. Hailey voters passed this dedicated 1% Local Option for Air tax in 2014 and again in 2020. In Hailey, the 1% for Air tax applies…
Read MoreRiver Lane Apartments
On November 21, 2022, the Hailey Planning and Zoning Commission considered and approved the Design Review Application by River Lane, LLC, for construction of a fifty-one (51) apartment units– a multifamily building. The project is located on North River Street within the Business (B), Downtown Residential Overlay (DRO), and Townsite Overlay (TO) Zoning Districts. Apartments…
Read MorePlanning for Housing
Learn how Hailey’s city planning efforts support the accessibility of housing– for the well-being and vibrancy of our community.
Read MoreCommunity Housing Inventory
15% of Hailey’s housing stock consists of “community housing” units, the prevalence of which encourages housing accessibility.
Read MoreAnticipated Ballot Measure: 0.5% for Housing
In 2020, Hailey voters approved a 1% Local Option Tax on hotel, motel short-term occupancy, and rental car revenue, to market air service. The tax is commonly known as “1% for Air,” Ketchum and Sun Valley have a similar tax. While Hailey’s 1% for Air does not expire until 2050, Hailey is considering joining Ketchum…
Read MoreHailey Housing Needs Assessment
In collaboration with the Sun Valley Board of Realtors, the Community Development Department was awarded a Smart Growth Grant to complete a Housing Needs Assessment that will advise goal-setting and facilitate solutions specific to the severity and types of housing needs in Hailey. Read more about what is anticipated for this project under CA009 of…
Read MoreTiny Homes on Wheels
The City of Hailey passed a City-initiated Ordinance to allow for Tiny Homes on Wheels as a new type of housing unit on February 13, 2023. The Ordinance will be published online under Section 17.08D of Hailey’s Municipal Code: Title 17 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 17.08 Supplementary Regulations, Article D Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny Homes…
Read More2023 Comprehensive Plan Update: Request for Qualifications!
The Community Development Department of the City of Hailey, Idaho, is seeking the services of a consultant or consultant team to complete Hailey’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Qualified consultants will be experienced in land use planning, housing and transportation planning, economic development, fiscal analysis, sustainability, design, and other relevant experience in undertaking innovative planning efforts in…
Read MoreAvalanches & Natural Disasters
Living in a rural, mountainous environment comes with greater exposure to natural disasters such as avalanches, floods, and wildfires. It is important to be aware of these risks in your own neighborhood. For example, avalanches from Della Mountain in east Hailey have blocked the Big Wood River and caused localized flooding every few years. In…
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