About Solara
⚠️ Status Update — May 2026: Solara's final City Council approval was postponed after Rathdrum's mayor resigned at the May 13 meeting. The vote is expected to be rescheduled for May 27 or June 10, 2026. Hayden Homes has not launched their official sales push yet — register below to get ahead of the crowd the moment it clears.
Solara is one of the largest new construction communities in North Idaho — 436 homes by Hayden Homes in Rathdrum, spanning a range of floor plans from starter to move-up. The scale here works in buyers' favor: a larger community means more competing lots, which keeps builder incentive pressure higher and gives buyers more options for orientation, lot size, and timing. USDA loan eligibility makes Solara accessible to buyers who need to stretch their down payment, and Hayden Homes' regional track record means you're not betting on an unknown builder.
Community Highlights
- 436 total homes — one of North Idaho's largest active new construction communities
- Wide range of floor plans from 1,400 to 2,600+ sq ft
- USDA Rural Development eligible — zero down for qualifying buyers
- Hayden Homes Pacific Northwest regional builder
- Lakeland School District
- Community amenities planned as build-out progresses
- Multiple phases means lot selection will be available for some time
Current Builder Incentives
- Up to $15K in builder incentives on select homes — Jeremy has current details
- USDA and conventional financing options through preferred lender
- Rate buydown packages available to reduce monthly payments
- Phase pricing — earlier buyers typically get better pricing