Twin Falls Housing: How Can We Ensure Enough?

As Twin Falls continues to grow, one of the community's biggest challenges is ensuring there is enough housing for current and future residents. From rising home prices and rental shortages to infrastructure, land use, and state policy, the factors influencing housing are complex and interconnected. Join Jonathan Spendlove, Planning and Zoning Director for the City of Twin Falls, for an informative discussion on the forces shaping the local housing market, the obstacles to increasing supply, and the opportunities available to create a community where people of all incomes can find a place to call home. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, business owner, or simply interested in the future of Twin Falls, this forum will provide valuable insight into one of the region's most important issues.

Time & Location

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Cost: Free

Doors open: 6 p.m.

Presentation starts: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Rick Allen Room in the Herrett Center, Twin Falls, ID

Presenter

Jonathan graduated from the University of Utah in 2010 with a Degree in Urban Planning. He worked a short while as a consultant focusing on General Plans and code revisions for rural towns in Northern Utah. He relocated to Twin Falls in 2012, to begin work as a Staff Planner, worked towards promotion to Senior Planner in 2016. Since 2018 he has been the Planning and Zoning Director. As the Idaho APA Legislative Co-Chair for the last 3 years, he has had a steep learning curve attempting to become effective at helping shape state laws regarding land use and development.