1,410
residential remodel permits issued by the City of Boise in 2025
Boise Remodeling Permits, 2013 to 2026
- Source:
- City of Boise Building Construction Reports
- Data:
- January 2013 to August 2026
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Iron Crest Research
Sourced figures on Boise-area housing, permits, home hazards, materials, products and remodeling safety. Free to cite.
- Studies
- 12
- Public sources linked
- 92
- Downloadable datasets
- 10
- Last reviewed
- November 12, 2026
We compile public records that bear on remodeling in the Treasure Valley: city permit reports, Census tables, federal price indexes and health and safety data. Each study states where every number came from, how it was put together, and what it cannot tell you.
Headline figures
- 1,410residential remodel permits issued by the City of Boise in 2025City of Boise Building Construction Reports
- 42.0%of Boise housing units were built before 1980U.S. Census Bureau ACS, EPA, OSHA
- 25.2%of Ada County radon tests, 2008 to 2017, were at or above EPA's action levelCDC Tracking Network, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, EPA
- 58.7%rise in residential construction material prices, January 2019 to September 2026U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index
2 studies
Housing & Permits
How much is being built and remodeled in the Boise area, from city permit reports and Census records.
5,221
new housing units authorized in Ada County in 2025
New Homes Permitted in Ada and Canyon Counties, 2010 to 2026
- Source:
- U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
- Data:
- 2010 to September 2026
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3 studies
Home Hazards
Lead paint, asbestos and radon in Idaho homes: where the older housing is and what the rules say.
42.0%
of Boise housing units were built before 1980
How Old Is Treasure Valley Housing? Lead Paint and Asbestos Exposure by City
- Source:
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS, EPA, OSHA
- Data:
- 2020 to 2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates)
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25.2%
of Ada County radon tests, 2008 to 2017, were at or above EPA's action level
Radon Test Results in Boise and the Treasure Valley, by County and ZIP Code
- Source:
- CDC Tracking Network, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, EPA
- Data:
- CDC lab data 2008 to 2017; Idaho state records as of May 2026
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0.09
parts per million: the federal formaldehyde limit for particleboard
Formaldehyde Limits for Cabinets and Flooring, and What EPA Says About Remodeling Fumes
- Source:
- Code of Federal Regulations, EPA, California Air Resources Board
- Data:
- Rules and published figures as read November 12, 2026
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2 studies
Remodeling Materials
What building materials cost now against 2019, and how long home components are expected to last.
58.7%
rise in residential construction material prices, January 2019 to September 2026
Remodeling Material Prices Since 2019, by Material
- Source:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index
- Data:
- January 2019 to September 2026
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50
years of life NAHB gives kitchen cabinets; HUD gives 15 to 20
How Long Home Components Last: Four Published Sources Compared
- Source:
- NAHB, HUD, InterNACHI, Fannie Mae
- Data:
- Sources published 2000 to 2019; InterNACHI chart as read November 2026
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3 studies
Products & Efficiency
The official numbers on fixtures, windows and insulation as they apply to Boise's climate, code and utilities.
1.28
gallons per flush: the most a WaterSense toilet may use
Water-Saving Bathroom Fixtures: What the Federal Limits and EPA's Numbers Say
- Source:
- EPA WaterSense, Code of Federal Regulations, Veolia Water Idaho tariff
- Data:
- Rules and published figures as read November 12, 2026
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0.22
maximum U-factor for an ENERGY STAR window in Boise; Idaho code allows 0.32
Windows and Insulation in Boise: ENERGY STAR Criteria Against Idaho's Building Code
- Source:
- ENERGY STAR, Idaho Administrative Code, U.S. Department of Energy
- Data:
- Rules and published figures as read November 12, 2026
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$1,200
yearly federal 25C credit cap, which ended for work placed in service after 2025
Energy Rebates and Tax Credits for Boise Remodels in 2026
- Source:
- IRS, Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas
- Data:
- Programs as published November 12, 2026
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2 studies
Remodeling Safety
How many people are hurt doing home-improvement work, and by what, from federal injury data.
189,730
estimated U.S. emergency room visits involving ladders in 2025, outside work
Ladder and Power Tool Injuries at Home: Emergency Room Estimates for 2025
- Source:
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (NEISS)
- Data:
- Calendar year 2025
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45%
of 2024 residential remodeling worker deaths were falls, slips or trips
Injuries and Deaths Among Remodeling and Construction Workers, 2024
- Source:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OSHA
- Data:
- Calendar year 2024; OSHA citations fiscal year 2026 (preliminary)
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How we build these studies
Published sources only
Every figure comes from a published source: government agencies, city reports, standards bodies and industry references. None of it comes from our own customer data. The source, method and download rules are checked automatically every time the site is updated.
Every figure has a source
Each key finding names the public record it comes from, with a direct link to the agency, city or standards body that published it.
Our arithmetic is labelled
Where a figure is our own calculation on published numbers, such as a percent change or a share, the study says so next to it.
Limits are stated
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