Land & Lots
Buying a buildable parcel in Ada and Canyon County: utilities, well and septic, soils, slope, access, setbacks, and what a lot really costs to build on.
Every article below is written by the Boise Construction Co design-build team for families across Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa and the wider Treasure Valley, with real planning ranges, Ada and Canyon County permit context, and lessons from homes we have actually built. Start with the complete guide for the full overview, or jump to a specific article below.
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5 articles in this topic
Impact Fees and Utility Connections in Ada and Canyon County
Impact fees and connection fees are separate charges levied by separate bodies. Here is what each one is, who charges it, and why nobody should quote you a number early.
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What It Costs to Build in the Boise Foothills
The view has a price, and it is mostly paid below grade. Here is what pushes a Boise foothills build above $450 per square foot and which drivers you control.
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Lot Evaluation Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
A usable checklist for buying land in Ada and Canyon County, organised by category, with who does each check and what it costs you to get the answer wrong.
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What a Well and Septic System Costs in Idaho
On a rural Treasure Valley parcel, the well and the septic system are the two costs nobody can quote you precisely. Here is what actually drives each of them.
Read articleHow to Tell If a Lot Is Actually Buildable
Plenty of land in Ada and Canyon County is for sale that no one can build on affordably. Here is how to separate a buildable parcel from an expensive lesson.
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