Twin Falls, Idaho Extends Urban Renewal Area to Support $500 Million Chobani Expansion

TWIN FALLS — Chobani's next big push in Twin Falls is getting public infrastructure to match. The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission on Sept. 15, 2026, validated a second amendment to urban renewal Revenue Allocation Area 4-3, a step that lets the Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency extend the district's life and pay for public improvements supporting an expansion of at least $500 million by Chobani, according to Citizen Portal's meeting coverage.

What's in the amendment

- The amended plan extends RAA 4-3 through Dec. 15, 2046. - City staff said about $75 million in public infrastructure is under consideration, including water, sewer, road and power upgrades. - Agency executive director Sean Berger said the change responds to a new state law allowing a single manufacturing property owner to request an extension.

Chobani in Twin Falls

The Twin Falls plant is already one of the largest yogurt plants in the world, and Chobani's earlier $500 million expansion there added more than 500,000 square feet and at least 160 jobs. The specific buildings, job counts and timeline for this next phase haven't been released yet.