TWIN FALLS, Idaho — With housing costs continuing to climb, the need for affordable housing in the Magic Valley has reached unprecedented levels, prompting Habitat for Humanity to expand its fundraising efforts.

Linda Flemming, director of Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley , said more families than ever are applying to be selected for a Habitat home.

"The need in our community is nothing but getting bigger," Flemming said. Magic Valley Housing Crisis: 250+ Families Apply for Habitat Homes

The organization has seen a dramatic increase in applications from families seeking affordable housing options. Where Habitat once received 20 to 50 applications during family selection periods, that number has now skyrocketed.

"It's growing, growing, growing... we used to do a family select

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