Historic Downtown Pocatello is the heart of our community!
Historic Downtown Pocatello has an Exciting Future Ahead of Us!
While we love our past, we are looking forward to the future development of our beloved downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.
The Pocatello Downtown Development Plan - A Vision for the 21st Century
The Pocatello Downtown Development Plan provides the City and the community, an ambitious vision for the future of Downtown Pocatello. It provides a foundational framework for downtown success, goals, and strategies to implement the vision. This plan should be utilized as a playbook by the City of Pocatello, Historic Downtown Pocatello, Inc., business and property owners, investors, developers, and various community organizations in determining priorities and strategies to accomplish the goals of the vision within Downtown and the surrounding areas.
Join our neighborhood! Whether you are interested in purchasing a building, opening a new business, or living Downtown, the future is exciting. Be part of it!
To learn more about purchasing a building or opening a new business, please contact Historic Downtown Pocatello at (208) 232-7545.
To learn more about housing opportunities and available residential properties, please contact NeighborWorks Pocatello at (208) 232-9468.
Development Plan:
The 20 year development vision for Historic Downtown Pocatello was approved by the Pocatello City Council in December 2021. To review the plan, please click on the tab below.
Property Owner Information
Communication
Historic Downtown Pocatello strives to keep all of our property owners updated and informed about upcoming projects, plans for the future, events and community efforts. Our communication tools include:
Quarterly Newsletter - we publish a quarterly newsletter that is mailed with your quarterly invoices. We also put a copy of each newsletter for the past year on this website. Reading the newsletter is a great way to keep up. The most recent newsletter is available below.
This Website - we update this website weekly. This is a comprehensive, yet user friendly, way to keep up with what we are doing.
Facebook - we post updates, merchant information and upcoming event information daily on two Facebook sites, Historic Downtown Pocatello and Downtown Pocatello Nightlife. Be sure to "Like" and "Follow" both today and stay in the know.
Instagram - we are live on Instagram too! Be sure to "follow" downtownpocatello and downtownpocatellonightlife.
Weekly eMail Updates - Every Tuesday or Wednesday we send an email update to the businesses, property owners and advocates of Downtown. We welcome new businesses, announce expansions, give helpful tips and feature what's coming up in the Downtown area.
If you have a special coming up or information you’d like to share with your neighbors, just let us know. To submit information for this weekly update email to: spalagi@historicdowntownpocatello.com by 5pm on Friday.
If you are not currently receiving weekly emails from Historic Downtown Pocatello please click here to send us a quick email and we'll get you added! Be sure to include your name and company. If you would like to review the emails from the past couple of weeks, just click on the "Things To Do This Week" tab at the top of the page.
If you are a property owners that also operates a business in the Downtown area, please be sure to visit the Merchants tab. There is a list of marketing opportunities available for the businesses in the Downtown area, most at no cost or shared cost to help you promote your business!
City of Pocatello Resources:
City of Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan
City of Pocatello Historic Downtown District Design Standards
City of Pocatello Sign Standards
National Register of Historic Places in Idaho
Funding & Business Expansion Resources
Local Resources
Southeast Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
921 S. 8th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 244-8521
https://idahosbdc.org/locations/southeast-idaho/
The SBDC is located on the Idaho State University Campus and provides consulting and low cost training to area businesses. Their services include business plan writing, assistance in financial statement development and assistance in finding funding. They also offer marketing planning, banking inquiries, business development, and guides business owners through resources and tools that create real change in growth and sales.
Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG)
214 E. Center St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-233-4535
SICOG administers a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The objective of the RLF is to create and retain jobs, to secure capital formation and to help business and industry in activities that promote economic health. These funds are available in conjunction with bank financing to for-profit small businesses in the seven counties serviced by SICOG—Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties.
For additional details, visit https://sicog.org/revolving-loan-program/ or contact Mark Blanscett at 208-233-4535.
If you own or are interested in purchasing a building or property that is abandoned or underutilized where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminants, SICOG may be able to assist with a Brownfields Assessment. For additional details, visit https://sicog.org/brownfields/ or call 208-233-4535.
Eastern Idaho Development Corporation (EIDC)
1651 Alvin Ricken Dr., Pocatello, ID 83201
208-234-7541
Eastern Idaho Development Corporation is a Certified Development Company (CDC), making Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loans available in our area. This program is a powerful economic development loan program that offers small businesses another avenue for business financing, while promoting business growth, and job creation. The 504 Loan Program provides approved small businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing used to acquire fixed assets for expansion or modernization.
The use of proceeds from 504 Loans must be used for fixed assets (and certain soft costs), including:
· The purchase of existing buildings;
· The purchase of land and land improvements, including grading, street improvements, utilities, parking lots and landscaping;
· The construction of new facilities or modernizing, renovating or converting existing facilities;
· The purchase of long-term machinery; or
· The refinancing of debt in connection with an expansion of the business through new or renovated facilities or equipment.
Some restrictions may apply depending on the type of project. For further details, please contact Samantha Damron, 208-234-7541.
Regional & Statewide Resources
Regional Development Alliance (RDA)
2300 North Yellowstone, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
The RDA offers several funding options for businesses starting up or expanding in our area. Funding is available in amounts from $1,000 to $50,000. For further information visit their website or contact their office.
MoFi
Offices in Boise, Salt Lake City, Missoula and Bozeman MT
844-728-9234
Looking to start or expand a small business? Searching for Federal Tax Credits to fund a major investment? MoFi offers a wide range of loan options to get you what you need quickly and at a reasonable rate.
They specialize in providing financing to business owners and entrepreneurs who have been turned down by banks and credit unions. And MoFi provides free business consulting services to support its loan clients.
The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program provides business, developers, and non-profits with capital at very favorable terms to help spur investment in economically distressed areas. MoFi works with investors to turn the credits into cash, and then uses that cash to fund catalytic development projects that create jobs and expand community services for low-income people and places.
NMTC project types can include:
· Health Care
· Manufacturing
· Mixed Use
· Community Facilities
· Commercial Developments
· Hospitality
For further information, please visit https://www.mofi.org/ or call 844-728-9234.
State of Idaho Department of Commerce
Our State’s Department of Commerce offers a variety of tax incentives, property tax exemptions and workforce training grants. To learn more about these opportunities, please visit https://commerce.idaho.gov/incentives-and-financing/incentives/
State of Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
210 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702
208-334-3861
The Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program is a joint partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the National Park Service (NPS), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). SHPO is the liaison between the property owner and NPS, providing information and assistance throughout the application process. To be eligible for the 20-percent federal tax credit, the subject property must be both listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and the use must be income producing. Owner occupied residential properties are not eligible for the program.
For additional details and information on how to apply, please visit https://history.idaho.gov/shpo/tax-credits-and-easements/ or contact the SHPO at 208-334-3861.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
208-331-4700
Through multifamily financing and administering federally funded grant programs, Idaho Housing and Finance Association partners with developers to increase affordable housing supply and stability across our state. To learn more about Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other assistance and financing programs, please visit https://www.idahohousing.com/partners/project-financing/developers/ or call 208-331-4700.
National Resources
Learn more about New Market Tax Credits:
https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/new-markets-tax-credit
Watch for information from the IRS coming soon regarding the Opportunity Zones 2.0 becoming a permanent part of the tax code.
You can learn more about Opportunity Zones at https://eig.org/opportunity-zones-2-0-where-things-stand/
Click to open and print a copy of the Funding & Business Expansion Resources Guide and the State of Idaho Business Incentives at a Glance documents.
Properties - Spaces For Sale or Lease
Purpose Center
224 N Main Street
3rd & 4th Floors Now Available!
Located in Historic Downtown Pocatello this beautiful historic building features two commercial office spaces, on the 3rd & 4th floors that are now ready for tenants! A total of 9400 sq. ft. is available, each floor is approximately 4700 sq. ft. of space.
Spaces are partially finished to allow you to plan a custom layout to suit your needs.
Lots of natural light with many front and rear windows. Large parking lot at rear of building. Neighbors include a coffee shop, bakery, retail shopping and restaurants in a thriving downtown area.
Interested in leasing?
Contact Craig Yadon
Yadon Properties LLC
(208) 681-6028
Main Street Retail Space Available For Lease
This space is located at 228 N. Main St. in a high traffic area of Historic Downtown Pocatello. With 1,100 square feet, it's perfect for a retail store!
The space includes a Main Street entrance and a rear entrance with parking lot access. The electrical is currently being updated. The space is clean and ready for it's new tenant.
Interested in leasing?
Contact Craig Yadon
Yadon Properties LLC
(208) 681-6028
For Sale on East Side of Downtown
237 E. Center St.
Multiple opportunities in this historic Pocatello Building. Known throughout most of its life as the Auditorium Theatre this approximate 15,000 sq. ft. building has served multiple uses. Currently a great shell with many big-ticket items and improvements being complete. As a shell with great bones the building offers approximately 5,000 sq ft on the main and an additional 5,000 sq ft. in an upper level that is wide open.
Great for retail and could easily be converted to office or service businesses. Basement is functional and has multiple access stairwells. Recent exterior remodel with new stucco/drivit on the front of the building and newer paint around surrounding brick exterior.
Own a slice of history on this 200 Block of E Center, Pocatello, ID and be surrounded by other iconic Pocatello locations adjoining this incredible building.
Contact Billy Satterfield for details at 208-221-3400.
Interior Office Spaces Available for Lease:
Old Federal Building
150 S. Arthur Ave., Contact: Dick Carroll (208) 251-7628.
Building amenities include a variety of spaces available, convenient parking
Station Square
200 S. Main St., Contact: Denis Clijster, (208) 269-8208
Beautiful office spaces available with and without reception areas. Free public parking lot located behind building. Restaurant located inside building. Call for details.
333 S. Main St.
The 2nd level space is 4170 sq ft.
The old bank space is 5377 sq ft.
The big unfinished space with the windows in the basement is 3501 sq ft.
For additional information, please contact:
Ralph Panttaja
Transworld Business Advisors of SE Idaho
208-314-6754
