List of tallest buildings in Boise facts for kids
Welcome to Boise, Idaho! This city is home to many interesting buildings, and some of them reach high into the sky. This article will tell you about the tallest buildings in Boise, including ones that are already built and some that are still being planned or constructed.
The tallest building in Boise, and in the whole state of Idaho, is the Eighth & Main building. It has been the tallest since 2013. This impressive building stands 323 feet tall and has 18 floors. It's even the tallest building between Minneapolis and Seattle!
Boise's Tallest Buildings
Here is a list of the fourteen tallest buildings that are already standing in Boise. You can see their names, how tall they are, how many floors they have, and when they were built.
Rank | Name | Image | Height | Floors | Year | Notes |
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1 | Eighth & Main | ![]() |
323 ft (98 m) | 18 | 2013 | The tallest building in Idaho since 2013. |
2 | The Arthur | 290 ft (88 m) | 26 | 2025 | Its roof looks like the Sawtooth Mountain range. | |
3 | US Bank Plaza | ![]() |
267 ft (81 m) | 19 | 1978 | Was the tallest building in Idaho until 2013. |
4 | One Capital Center | ![]() |
206 ft (63 m) | 14 | 1975 | Was the tallest building in Idaho until 1978. |
5 | Idaho State Capitol | ![]() |
198 ft (60 m) | 4 | 1920 | Was the tallest building in Idaho until 1975. |
6 | The Grove Hotel | ![]() |
196 ft (60 m) | 16 | 2000 | |
7 | The Aspen | ![]() |
194 ft (59 m) | 17 | 2009 | |
8 | Wells Fargo Building | ![]() |
182 ft (55 m) | 11 | 1988 | |
9 | Banner Bank Building | ![]() |
181 ft (55 m) | 11 | 2006 | |
10 | Key Tower | ![]() |
174 ft (53 m) | 13 | 1963 | |
11 | Albertsons Stadium | ![]() |
170 ft (52 m) | 1970 | ||
12 | Hoff Building | ![]() |
165 ft (50 m) | 12 | 1930 | Was originally called Hotel Boise. |
13 | Chase Tower Plaza | ![]() |
160 ft (49 m) | 11 | 1995 | |
14 | Idaho Power Building | ![]() |
160 ft (49 m) | 9 | 1990 |
Future Tall Buildings in Boise
Boise is still growing! Here are some buildings that are currently being built, have been approved for construction, or are being planned. These buildings are expected to be at least 164 feet tall.
Name | Height
ft (m) |
Floors | Use | Status | Year (est.) | Coordinates | Notes |
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ICCU Tower | 199 feet (61 m) | 13 | Office, Residential, Retail | Nearing Completion | 2025 | 43°36'51.4"N 116°11'50.2"W | This building was planned to be taller, but its height was changed. |
The Boardwalk | 252 feet (76.8 m) | 18 | Residential, Retail | Approved | 2026 | 43°38'06"N 116°14'37"W | This tall building is part of a bigger project in Garden City, Idaho. |
Ovation Boise | 277 feet (83 m) | 23 | Residential | Approved | TBD | 43°36'44.2"N 116°12'09.9"W | This building will have 209 homes. |
8th and River | 171 feet (52 m) | 12 | Residential | Proposed | TBD | 43°36'41.6"N
116°12'25.6"W |
This building is planned to have 169 homes, offices, and shops. |
Marriott AC/Element Hotel | 180 feet (54.9 m) | 14 | Hotel | Nearing Completion | 2026 | 43°36'58"N 116°12'26"W | This will be a hotel with two different brands inside. |
11th and Front | ~420 feet (~128 m) | 36-39 | Residential | Proposed | 2029 | This building is planned to have 420 homes. |