Layton Starts Caldwell Build-to-Rent Community
Layton Construction has begun work on a 251-unit townhome rental community in Caldwell, Idaho, developed with Dominium.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Layton Construction began construction on the Residences at Wilson Creek, a 251-unit townhome rental community in Caldwell, Idaho. Layton says it will be the largest build-to-rent development of its kind in Idaho's history.
Why it matters
Idaho faces a shortage of nearly 35,000 homes, and population growth in the Treasure Valley continues to increase housing need. The project adds single-family rental homes to a region where demand has outpaced supply.
The 27-acre site will hold 251 units, including 2 acres of open space, against a backdrop of roughly 150,000 more residents in Ada and Canyon counties since the 2020 census. Rent levels and total project cost were not disclosed.
The players
Layton Construction
Layton Construction is a Utah-based construction firm with about 2,200 employees and 16 offices across the United States, including a Boise office.
Dominium
Dominium is a residential real estate developer that partnered with Layton on the Residences at Wilson Creek project.
The details
The Residences at Wilson Creek will offer two-, three- and four-bedroom single-story and two-story homes with individually fenced backyards, a dog park and walking paths. Layton is handling design coordination, permitting and entitlements in partnership with developer Dominium, which it first partnered with in January 2024.
Timeline
January 2024: Layton first partnered with Dominium on the project.
November 10, 2026: Construction began on the Residences at Wilson Creek.
End of 2028: The community is expected to be completed.
Market Landscape
The project extends a build-to-rent model into the Treasure Valley, where regional population growth since 2020 has widened the gap between housing demand and supply. It positions Layton alongside developers pursuing single-family rental communities as an alternative to traditional homeownership in fast-growing Idaho markets.
Renters seeking single-family-style homes in Caldwell will have a new option once the community opens, expected by the end of 2028. Pricing and lease terms have not yet been announced, so prospective tenants should watch for leasing details as construction proceeds.
The takeaway
Build-to-rent communities are becoming a larger part of Idaho's housing supply, so renters and buyers alike should track how these projects price and lease as they open. Demand in the Treasure Valley shows no sign of slowing.
Further reading
For more on the local building pipeline, see Caldwell Construction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho Business Review.
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