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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
1 Eighth & Main Zions Bank Building.jpg 323 ft (98 m) 18 2013 The tallest building in Idaho since 2013.
2 The Arthur
The Arthur, 03-08-25
290 ft (88 m) 26 2025 Its roof looks like the Sawtooth Mountain range.
3 US Bank Plaza Boise US Bank Building.jpg 267 ft (81 m) 19 1978 Was the tallest building in Idaho until 2013.
4 One Capital Center One Capital Center; Boise.jpg 206 ft (63 m) 14 1975 Was the tallest building in Idaho until 1978.
5 Idaho State Capitol ID State Capitol.jpg 198 ft (60 m) 4 1920 Was the tallest building in Idaho until 1975.
6 The Grove Hotel Grove Hotel.jpg 196 ft (60 m) 16 2000
7 The Aspen Aspen Loft Condiminiums.jpg 194 ft (59 m) 17 2009
8 Wells Fargo Building Boise Wells Fargo Building.jpg 182 ft (55 m) 11 1988
9 Banner Bank Building Banner Bank.jpg 181 ft (55 m) 11 2006
10 Key Tower Key Bank Building.jpg 174 ft (53 m) 13 1963
11 Albertsons Stadium Bronco Stadium 2012.jpg 170 ft (52 m) 1970
12 Hoff Building Hoff Building.jpg 165 ft (50 m) 12 1930 Was originally called Hotel Boise.
13 Chase Tower Plaza Chase Building in Boise.jpg 160 ft (49 m) 11 1995
14 Idaho Power Building Idaho Power Building.jpg 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
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.
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