Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market Published KIFI SEICAA has plans to build 48 single family homes in their Alpine Crossing subdivision on Philbin Road. POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Some relief may be coming to Pocatello's housing crunch, as two affordable housing projects are getting started in the Gate City. Idaho is in the midst of a highly competitive housing market that's depleted Pocatello's supply of homes, especially for first-time home buyers. Two non-profit organizations are hoping to add more options for homeowners by building new housing projects. 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. They're presenting their preliminary plat to the Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission on July 28, and if all goes according to plan, they could break ground this fall.