Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market

NeighborWorks Pocatello is planning a 26-unit subdivision called Bonneville Commons at the site of the old Bonneville Elementary School on 320 N 8th Ave.

NeighborWorks has plans to build a mix of 1,100-1,800 square feet, 2-3 bedroom single family homes and town homes that will serve a variety of income levels.

More homes are expected to be ready around the same time, but on the opposite side of the Gate City.

They have a phased, longterm plan to build 48 single family homes, 22 of which will be dedicated to their Self-Help Housing program for low-income buyers.

Both SEICAA’s and NeighborWorks’ developments are larger than their typical single home build, but both are taking on the big projects in order to fill a need.

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