NEIGHBORWORKS POCATELLO

What NEIGHBORWORKS POCATELLO does

NeighborWorks Pocatello is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded in 1993 and headquartered at 206 North Arthur Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. The organization operates as a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network and is the only entity in Eastern Idaho with a fully licensed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselor. Its mission is the revitalization of six centrally located Pocatello neighborhoods — Alameda, Bonneville, College, Lewis & Clark, Mountain View, and Historic Downtown — through affordable housing construction, home rehabilitation, HUD-certified housing counseling, and resident-led community organizing.

The organization's core product portfolio spans four integrated lines: (1) affordable housing development and sales, including the 26-home Bonneville Commons subdivision and the SHOP sweat-equity program in American Falls; (2) lending products, including home improvement loans, down payment and closing cost assistance loans, USDA 502 Direct Loans (rates as low as 1% with subsidy), and Federal Home Loan Bank AHP grants up to $22,300 per household; (3) HUD-certified education and counseling (Finally Home! homebuyer education, Financial Fitness, reverse mortgage, foreclosure, credit, and rental counseling); and (4) rental housing — Park Meadows Senior Apartments (55+ affordable), Park Meadows II under construction for 2026 completion, and Spirit of Hope Transitional Housing for men re-entering the community. Ancillary services include a tool lending library, a block party trailer rental program, and six supported neighborhood associations.

Revenue is generated through a blended nonprofit model: home sale proceeds on new construction and rehabilitated properties, recurring rental income from Park Meadows and Spirit of Hope, interest income on in-house loans, modest program fees (most counseling is free with fee waivers), pass-through AHP grant funding, and foundation grants from sources including Wells Fargo, Ifft Foundation, and NeighborWorks America. Capital-intensive affordable housing projects are financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity with Idaho Housing and Finance Association as the primary lender, and through partnerships with co-developers such as Desert Ridge Investments. The organization employs approximately 11 staff and is governed by a volunteer board including representation from local banks, neighborhood residents, and government officials.

Name

NEIGHBORWORKS POCATELLO

Legal name

Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services

Website

https://nwpocatello.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NeighborWorks Pocatello is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing developer and HUD-certified housing counseling agency serving Southeast Idaho, building and rehabilitating homes for low-to-moderate income households across six central Pocatello neighborhoods while operating senior and transitional rental housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing and Community Development Services

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Housing counseling services
• Homebuyer education
• Community revitalization
• Rehabilitation lending

Headquarters

HQ city

Pocatello, Idaho

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Foundation Funding: Federal grants including Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants from Federal Home Loan Bank, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing through Idaho Housing and Finance Association, and foundation grants from organizations such as Ifft Foundation and Wells Fargo.
2. Home Sales Revenue: Revenue from constructing and selling new affordable homes in Pocatello neighborhoods, including the Bonneville Commons development. Homes are priced for buyers at various income levels up to 80% AMI.
3. Rental Income: Operating rental properties including Park Meadows Senior Apartments and Spirit of Hope Transitional Housing. Park Meadows offers affordable senior housing with rent income from tenants 55+.
4. Program Fees and Service Charges: Modest fees for specific services including $50 online homebuyer education course, $100 reverse mortgage counseling, tool lending library rentals, and block party trailer rentals at varying rates.
5. Loan Interest Income: Home improvement loans and down payment assistance loans generate interest income. Loans are offered to low-to-moderate income residents with interest rates contingent upon income level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NeighborWorks Pocatello is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization that constructs and sells affordable homes, provides home improvement and down payment assistance loans, delivers HUD-certified homebuyer and financial counseling, operates senior and transitional rental housing, and supports neighborhood revitalization across six central Pocatello neighborhoods in Southeast Idaho.

Product overview

NeighborWorks Pocatello is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization and chartered member of the NeighborWorks network. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio organized around affordable housing development and community revitalization. Core offerings include: (1) Housing Development and Sales - new construction and rehabilitated homes through programs like Bonneville Commons subdivision; (2) Lending Products - home improvement loans, down payment assistance, USDA 502 Direct Loans, and Federal Home Loan Bank AHP grants; (3) Education and Counseling - HUD-certified programs including Finally Home! homebuyer education, Financial Fitness classes, reverse mortgage counseling, foreclosure counseling, credit counseling, and rental counseling; (4) Rental Housing - Park Meadows Senior Apartments for 55+ residents, Park Meadows II (opening 2026), and Spirit of Hope Transitional Housing; (5) Community Support - Tool Lending Library, Block Party Trailer Rental, and neighborhood association support. The organization serves Southeast Idaho with a focus on six central Pocatello neighborhoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homes for Sale New construction and rehabilitated homes sold to income-qualified buyers in Pocatello, Idaho. Includes the Bonneville Commons 26-home subdivision and single-family homes in central neighborhoods. Priced for buyers up to 80% AMI.
• Home Improvement Loans Loans for owner-occupants in Bannock, Bingham, and Power Counties to repair, renovate, or rehabilitate homes. Includes assistance with contractor procurement and health/safety inspections. Interest rates contingent upon income level; available to residents earning less than 115% of area median income.
• Down Payment / Closing Cost Assistance Loans Loans to help homebuyers cover down payment and closing costs across multiple Idaho counties. Borrower contributes $500, DTI capped at 50%, household income limited to $170,000, liquid assets less than $25,000 at closing. Homebuyer education completion required.
• USDA 502 Direct Loans Zero down payment mortgage program for eligible rural homebuyers. With subsidies, interest rates can be as low as 1%. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate, or relocate homes.
• Federal Home Loan Bank AHP Home Repair Grant Affordable Housing Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to facilitate home repair projects for low-to-moderate income homeowners meeting special needs criteria. Maximum grant of $22,300 per household for roofs, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, siding, windows, foundation, and accessibility modifications. Recipients must be below 80% AMI.
• Finally Home! Homebuyer Education HUD-certified homebuyer education course developed by Idaho Housing and Finance Association. Offered in-person, self-study, and online formats. Covers budgeting, credit, financing, home inspections, insurance, and closing. $10 per individual/household with fee waiver available for hardship.
• Financial Fitness Classes Free financial education courses covering budgeting, money management, credit, avoiding predatory lending, savings, and insurance basics to help individuals prepare for homeownership.
• Reverse Mortgage Counseling HUD-approved Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling for seniors age 62 and older. Required federal counseling before reverse mortgage approval. NeighborWorks Pocatello is the only organization in Eastern Idaho with a fully licensed HECM counselor. $100 fee with waiver available.
• Foreclosure Counseling Free HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling for homeowners behind on or at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments. Includes budget establishment and foreclosure mitigation strategies.
• Rental Counseling Free HUD-certified housing counseling for renters covering affordability analysis, credit improvement, budgeting, lease agreements, eviction prevention, and housing stability planning.
• Park Meadows Senior Apartments Affordable rental housing for residents 55 and older located at 555 Park Meadows Drive in Pocatello. Includes community room, exercise room, library, game room, and local artist mural. Property managed by Syringa Property Management.
• Park Meadows II Senior Housing 24-unit affordable senior housing community under development north of Park Meadows I for residents aged 55 and older. One-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Development partner: Desert Ridge Investments.
• Spirit of Hope Transitional Housing Furnished transitional housing for men transitioning out of correctional facilities. 3,000 sq ft home with 5 bedrooms, common areas, and fully equipped kitchen. $400/month rent with $100 deposit.
• Tool Lending Library Lawn and garden tools available for rental including mowers, weed trimmers, saws, rakes, and shovels at nominal charges. Enclosed mobile tool trailer offered free of charge for civic or neighborhood groups.
• Block Party Trailer Rental 22-foot mobile event equipment trailer available for rental to neighborhood groups and nonprofits. Includes gas grill, picnic tables, commercial canopy, outdoor movie screen, sound system, games, and delivery. Daily rates vary by group type.
• USDA Mutual Self-Help Housing Program Program supporting low and very low-income families in building their own homes through sweat equity. Six families work together on six homes under professional supervision. Located in American Falls, Idaho. Administered in coordination with Community Frameworks (Spokane, WA).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 homeowners assisted through AHP grants or Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Desert Ridge InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted development partner for Park Meadows and Park Meadows II senior housing communities. Provides development expertise for affordable housing projects.
• Community FrameworksmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNeighborWorks network affiliate based in Spokane, Washington. Administers SHOP (Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program) for sweat equity homebuyers like Dawson Bowcut.
• The Land Group, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with NeighborWorks Pocatello on Bonneville Commons development. Matthew Adams approached city government for zoning flexibility that enabled denser development.
• Syringa Property ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages Park Meadows Senior Apartments, handling applications, tours, and tenant relations for the affordable senior housing community.
• City of PocatellocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner for neighborhood revitalization. Provides zoning flexibility (infill zoning code changes), maintains NeighborWorks Pavilion, and supports neighborhood associations. Pocatello Parks and Recreation assists with park improvements.
• Bonneville Neighborhood AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner for neighborhood organizing. Collaborated on Purce Park renovation and naming. Hosts Lasting Legacy Festival honoring Triangle Neighborhood history.
• Idaho State UniversityminorOthersISU College of Business is a sponsor of Historic Home Tour. ISU students live in College Neighborhood. University neighborhood is one of six targeted by NeighborWorks.
• Aid For FriendsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for permanent supportive housing units at Park Meadows II for chronically homeless individuals. Referrals made for residents needing supportive housing.
• NeighborWorks AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational intermediary providing federal funding from HUD. Provides training, certification, and support to chartered NeighborWorks organizations. Facilitated $127,000 NeighborWorks Pavilion project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Frameworks: Spokane, Washington NeighborWorks chartered affiliate that already partners with NeighborWorks Pocatello to administer the USDA SHOP self-help homeownership program in American Falls. Operates the same NeighborWorks-chartered nonprofit model delivering housing development and counseling services in a regional footprint adjacent to NWP.
• NeighborWorks of Idaho (Homeword): Boise-based NeighborWorks chartered affiliate with parallel mission covering affordable housing development, homebuyer education, and counseling across Idaho. Directly comparable as a chartered NeighborWorks network member operating in the same state and serving similar low/moderate-income populations.
• NeighborWorks Montana (now NeighborWorks Great Falls): Another chartered NeighborWorks affiliate serving rural and small-mountain communities with affordable housing development, homebuyer education, and counseling. Highly comparable operating model in a similarly small-population rural geography under the same NeighborWorks charter framework.
• Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Idaho: Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the same Pocatello/Southeast Idaho geography with overlapping affordable home construction, sweat-equity homebuyer programs, and HUD-aligned counseling. Closest direct competitor in affordable single-family homeownership production in the local market.
• Habitat for Humanity of Idaho: State-level Habitat affiliate coordinating regional Habitat organizations across Idaho including affiliates operating in the same Southeast Idaho footprint. Comparable nonprofit model for affordable home construction and family selection, with state-coordinating function similar to NeighborWorks America's relationship with NWP.

Others

• NeighborWorks America: National umbrella organization that charters NeighborWorks Pocatello and provides training, federal funding conduit (HUD), and program certification across 2,000+ U.S. communities. Functions as a parent-adjacent strategic partner and primary federal funding source rather than a competitor.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution providing loans, grants, and capacity-building to CDCs nationwide, including HUD-aligned counseling capacity programs. Comparable mission-space as a CDC support intermediary that channels capital to neighborhood revitalization efforts similar to NWP's six-neighborhood model.

Broad incumbents

• Idaho Housing and Finance Association: State housing finance agency that is both a financing counterparty (LIHTC, Section 502) and an overlapping provider of homebuyer education content used by NeighborWorks Pocatello. The broader state-level incumbent that channels federal housing capital and underwriting standards through Idaho's CDC ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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