Are These 8 Buildings Closing Down in Idaho Because of DOGE?

The government agency DOGE has been the topic of many political and economic conversations over the last 8 weeks.

Not everyone agrees on the tactics being used or the cuts being made, but the DOGE website isn’t shy about touting the numbers: both personnel and monetary.

DOGE Saving Over $20 Million By Closing These Idaho Locations

DOGE has identified 8 buildings in Idaho that have been deemed a waste of taxpayer money. Closing these 8 buildings and ending contracts associated with them will save around $3.5 million yearly and around $21 million total, according to the Department of Government Efficiency website on the ‘Savings’ page under ‘Real Estate’.

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The DOGE website lists 793 lease terminations totaling about 10 million square feet and $500 million in savings.

8 Buildings DOGE is Set to Close Now in Idaho

The buildings on the DOGE Real Estate list in Idaho include 3 locations in Idaho Falls, 4 in Boise, and most recently 1 in Lapwai.

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Why is DOGE Closing These 8 Places in Idaho

Each annual lease termination was identified by either Mass Mod or a Vacant Space Buyout.

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