NeighborWorks Boise

What NeighborWorks Boise does

NeighborWorks Boise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization headquartered in Boise, Idaho, founded in 1982, serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) households across the Treasure Valley (Ada and Canyon Counties). It is the only nonprofit mortgage broker in Idaho (NMLS #2881) and a state-certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and HUD-certified counseling agency. The organization operates a full housing continuum spanning acquisition, retention, and maintenance: a Homeownership Center delivering HUD-certified homebuyer education, financial fitness counseling, and pre-purchase coaching; a lending arm offering Conventional, FHA, VA, and the CDFI-funded Dream Loan with 100% financing options; a down payment assistance program (up to $45,000 via City of Boise); six Pocket Neighborhood for-sale developments totaling 104 single-family Energy Star Certified, solar-ready homes; 282 affordable rental units across four apartment communities (Davis Park, Stewart Avenue, Northwest Pointe, Gateway Crossing) restricted to 30%-80% AMI; home repair grant programs (Meridian Homeowner Repair $2K-$25K, NWB Home Repair $15K-$22K); a shared housing initiative (HomeShare Hub); and the Neighborhood Housing Trust of Idaho, a shared equity land trust.

Revenue is generated across five streams: monthly rental income from the 282-unit portfolio, mortgage origination fees (retained in the nonprofit for community benefit), home sales revenue from Pocket Neighborhoods, grants and corporate sponsorships from institutional funders (Wells Fargo Foundation, D.L. Evans Bank, Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Idaho Power, Lowe's, NeighborWorks America, CDFI Fund, FHLB Des Moines, and city CDBG programs), and down payment/repair program administration. Volunteer-driven community programs — Paint The Town (since 1982, 3,400+ households served) and Rake Up Boise (since 1985, 40th anniversary in 2025) — function as both mission delivery and community marketing infrastructure. The organization is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors with cross-sector representation (banking, healthcare, legal, property management, public health) and operates as an affiliate of the national NeighborWorks America network of nearly 250 nonprofit organizations.

Name

NeighborWorks Boise

Legal name

Neighborhood Housing Services

Website

https://nwboise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NeighborWorks Boise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization serving low-to-moderate income households in Idaho's Treasure Valley. It operates Idaho's only nonprofit mortgage broker, 282 affordable rental units, six energy-efficient Pocket Neighborhood for-sale developments, HUD-certified homebuyer counseling, home repair grants, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust of Idaho shared equity land trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Mortgage lending brokerage
• Homebuyer education programs
• Down payment assistance
• Affordable rental housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Mortgage Lending Revenue: As a not-for-profit mortgage broker, NWBoise Lending provides affordable mortgage loans competitively priced. Revenue comes from origination fees and interest on loans. Monthly mortgage payments stay within the organization to benefit the community. They offer various loan products including Conventional, VA, FHA, and Dream Loans.
2. Affordable Rental Income: Organization owns and operates 282 affordable rental units across four apartment communities in Boise and Nampa (Davis Park, Stewart Avenue, Northwest Pointe, Gateway Crossing), providing low-income housing for those at or below 80%, 60%, 50%, or 30% AMI.
3. Home Sales Revenue: Organization builds and sells affordable single-family homes through Pocket Neighborhoods developments including Cole Bluff Cottages, Hawthorne Cottages, Flourish, 40th St. Cottages, 43rd Street Cottages, and 36th Oak Cottages.
4. Grants and Donations: Sustained by financial and in-kind contributions from corporate sponsors, foundations, and granting agencies. Major donors include City of Meridian CDBG, NeighborWorks America, Wells Fargo Foundation ($100,000+), and numerous corporate sponsors at various levels. Property donations provide additional support.
5. Down Payment Assistance Program Fees: Provides down payment assistance through City of Boise grants (up to $45,000), NWBoise Dream Loans, FHA Second Mortgages, and Financial Industry Partner Grants. Borrowers must contribute 0.5% of purchase price toward down payment and closing costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NeighborWorks Boise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization delivering affordable housing services across the full continuum — obtain, retain, and maintain. Offerings include HUD-certified homebuyer education and financial counseling, nonprofit mortgage brokerage (Conventional, FHA, VA, Dream Loans), down payment assistance, new construction of energy-efficient single-family Pocket Neighborhoods, ownership and management of 282 affordable rental units across four apartment communities, home repair grants, and shared equity land trust housing.

Product overview

NeighborWorks Boise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization offering a comprehensive affordable housing ecosystem. The organization operates as a platform-plus-services model combining homeownership programs (Homebuyer Education, Mortgage Lending, Down Payment Assistance), new construction housing developments (Pocket Neighborhoods including Cole Bluff Cottages, Hawthorne Cottages, Flourish, and other developments), community support programs (Paint The Town, Rake Up Boise), rental housing (282 affordable units across four communities), shared housing (HomeShare Hub), and repair programs (NWB Home Repair, Meridian Homeowner Repair). The portfolio is unified by a mission to create, preserve, and maintain affordable housing for underserved populations in the Treasure Valley through the full housing continuum: obtain, retain, and maintain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homebuyer Education and Coaching
• Home Loans / Mortgage Lending (NeighborWorks Boise Lending)
• Down Payment Assistance
• Pocket Neighborhoods (New Construction Homes)
• Affordable Rental Communities
• HomeShare Hub
• Neighborhood Housing Trust of Idaho
• Paint The Town
• Rake Up Boise
• NWB Home Repair Program
• Meridian Homeowner Repair Program
• Resident Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,400 households served through Paint The Town since 1982
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network affiliation providing technical skills, organizational capacity, resources, and training. Nearly 250 community development organizations across urban, suburban, and rural communities. Supported by Congressionally-chartered nonprofit.
• Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Paint The Town 2026 to complete home repairs for up to 10 homes, increasing program impact and preserving homeownership for eligible neighbors.
• JPAR Live LocalstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListing agent partner for Cole Bluff Cottages. Morgan Hoffman serves as listing agent contact for new construction affordable homes.
• KTVB Idaho's News Channel 7strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Rake Up Boise. Media partner covering community volunteer events.
• Boise Bicycle ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at resident communities holding bicycle repair shops for residents under 18 who may need bike repairs.
• 4-HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner visiting resident communities with free activities helping kids learn, play, grow, and make friends.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NeighborWorks Idaho:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nwboise
• Facebookfacebook.com/NWBoise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighborworks-boise

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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