Demolition dust: How the growth of Boise could be putting residents at risk

Burned out husks of homes. Aging structures beyond repair. Buildings that once served their occupants faithfully but could be turned into new, much-needed housing. For any number of reasons, people submitted over 120 demolition permit requests to the city of Boise in 2024. But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry. Experts say the exceptions and the lack of oversight in Idaho are putting communities at risk....