The development of purpose-built rental housing is adding a new residential project to the Treasure Valley market, where housing availability remains a significant concern. Layton Construction has broken ground on the Residences at Wilson Creek, a 251-unit townhome rental community in Caldwell, Idaho.
The 27-acre project is being developed in partnership with Dominium. Once completed, the development is expected to become Idaho's largest community of its kind, comprising single-family-style homes designed specifically for rental occupancy.
The project will include two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes with single- and two-story floor plans. The site plan also incorporates shared outdoor amenities intended to support residential use across the development.
Planned features include:
The combination of private residential yards and shared outdoor areas will form part of the community's overall site development.
Layton Construction began working with Dominium on the development in January 2024. Early involvement included design coordination, permitting and entitlement activities before construction began.
The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The development's 251 homes will add a substantial rental housing inventory to Caldwell and the wider Treasure Valley region.
The project comes as Idaho faces an estimated housing shortage of nearly 35,000 homes, according to figures cited in the project announcement.
For residential developers and construction contractors, the development demonstrates continued investment in large-scale rental communities that use single-family-style housing formats rather than conventional multifamily apartment buildings. Its 251-unit scope also creates a multiyear construction programme involving site infrastructure, residential building delivery and community amenities.
Source: Layton Construction.
