Idaho committee keeps governor housing stipend flat. But what about building a mansion?

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 2 days, 12 hours ago

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After a legislative session marked by budget cuts, a panel of state lawmakers voted to keep flat the governor’s housing allowance.

One of just five states without an official residence for the governor, Idaho has for more than two decades paid governors a housing stipend.

The Governor’s Housing Committee, a panel of four state lawmakers and one state official that sets the stipend each year, voted Thursday to hold it flat at $4,551 each …

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