Can you legally build a multi-generational compound on 10 acres in North Idaho?
What does a shop home actually cost — and why is the "$150K build" myth so
dangerous? John and Spencer from NIE Custom Homes answer both questions and a lot more.

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, Seth and Eric sit down
with the partners of NIE Custom Homes — a North Idaho-based custom builder
specializing in shop homes, multi-generational properties, and new construction.
With 6 builds already underway and 5 more signed for next year, they're giving
us the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build in North Idaho.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
• Multi-generational zoning: how to legally place 3 structures on 10 acres in Idaho
• Shop homes explained: real costs, finishes, and the root cellar upgrade
• Excavation surprises: granite pockets and clay soil that add $10,000+ overnight
• Perc tests & geotech engineers: the due diligence step most buyers skip
• How to vet raw land BEFORE you make an offer
• NIE's no-change-order policy: how fixed-price contracts protect buyers
• In-house drafting & design: faster timelines, all under one roof
• Kootenai vs. Bonner County: 11 inspections + $12K–$14K permits vs. 2 inspections
• VA Construction Loans: 0% down up to $995,000 for 100% VA disabled veterans
• Aquifer restrictions and setback rules for multi-gen properties

ABOUT NIE CUSTOM HOMES:
NIE Custom Homes is a North Idaho-based custom builder handling design,
drafting, and construction in-house. They specialize in shop homes,
multi-generational compounds, and custom new builds.

CONNECT WITH NIE CUSTOM HOMES:
Website: niecustomhomes.com

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