Community Development
Planning 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 MoreHistoric Preservation Walking Tour
The Hailey Arts & Historic Preservation Commission organized a Walking Tour for sites in the City! Download the brochure, see the sites on Google Earth, or read about the sites below! Blaine County Museum: 218 N. Main St. Built of adobe circa 1887, the building served as an armory during the Spanish American War, a meeting…
Read MoreLate Fall & Winter Tree Health Tips
The Hailey Tree Committee is offering some tips for late fall and winter tree health: Stop fertilizing plants 6 weeks before the first frost. Deep water evergreens before the ground freezes, 12-18” deep. After the ground freezes, apply a 3” layer of mulch around the tree, but several inches (3 to 6 inches) from the…
Read MoreGreen Tip of the Month – November
Raking up leaves and sending them off in plastic bags to a landfill has become the norm for families every autumn. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that leaves and other yard debris account for more than 13% of the country’s solid waste, equivalent to 33 million tons a year. Approximately 20% of Blaine County’s waste…
Read MoreParticipate in the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan Update
Completed in 2014, the Blaine County Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was the first countywide plan to solely focus on bicycle and pedestrian transportation. The 2014 plan benefited from robust participation from all the cities, the County, Mountain Rides, and the Blaine County Recreation District— in addition to other active transportation stakeholders. An extensive…
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