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Business Improvement District

The Idaho Falls Business Improvement District (BID)

30 Years of Proven Success!

The Downtown Idaho Falls Business Improvement District (BID) is more than an assessment; it is a self-funded, privately managed engine for economic growth. Since the 1990s, BIDs have become the gold standard for urban revitalization. They allow property owners to pool resources to provide services that the city cannot—transforming downtowns from simple streets into vibrant destinations that can compete with suburban malls and online giants. BID Boundaries

Downtown is competing with high-growth suburban retail and online marketplaces. Without the BID, the funding for downtown beautification (flower baskets, flowerpots, and holiday wreaths), events, lobbying, Façade Improvement, and downtown-specific marketing (local and tourism) would disappear, leaving Idaho Falls without a dedicated city and state advocate for its historic center. Renew the District in 2027 ensures we keep the momentum and downtown does not fall behind.

As business owners, we recognize that the environment outside our front doors is just as important as what happens inside them. The BID is the insurance policy for your investment. Without it, we lose the collective power that keeps this area safe, attractive, and competitive. BID Management Agreement

"We cannot afford to go backward to a time when every shop was an island. We’re asking property owners to renew this district in 2027—not just to maintain the status quo, but to ensure that the value we’ve built together remains protected for decades to come," Kerry Hammon, Executive Director, IFDDC