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Section 8 and public housing · Montana

Housing Authorities in Montana

Montana has 12 public housing agencies. 9 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (7,901 in total) and 7 manage public housing (1,251 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Montana

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Montana Department of CommerceHelena4,4780
Missoula Housing AuthorityMissoula1,1210
HomeFrontBillings808216
Helena Housing AuthorityHelena401366
Great Falls Housing AuthorityGreat Falls265490
Housing Authority of ButteButte6670
Richland County Housing AuthoritySidney10348
Whitefish Housing AuthorityWhitefish1950
Housing Authority of GlasgowGlasgow061
City of Ronan Housing AuthorityRonan390

All housing authorities in Montana by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

A

Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda

Anaconda, Deer Lodge County · Public housing only

  • Phone(406) 563-2921
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10 Main St, Anaconda, MT 59711 · Directions
  • Income limitSection 8: $31,850 for 1 person, $45,500 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$973 for 1 bedroom, $1,082 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (406) 563-2921 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT005.

B

HomeFront

Billings, Yellowstone County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(406) 245-6391
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2415 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101 · Directions
  • Vouchers808 Section 8 vouchers, 643 in use
  • Public housing216 units, 196 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,400 for 1 person, $53,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $85,450 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,132 for 1 bedroom, $1,432 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 245-6391 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT001.

Housing Authority of Butte

Butte, Silver Bow County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(406) 782-6461
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address220 Curtis St, Butte, MT 59701 · Directions
  • Vouchers667 Section 8 vouchers, 522 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $31,850 for 1 person, $45,500 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,176 for 1 bedroom, $1,417 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (406) 782-6461 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT003.

G

Housing Authority of Glasgow

Glasgow, Valley County · Public housing only

  • Phone(406) 228-4942
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address, Glasgow, MT 59230 · Directions
  • Public housing61 units, 59 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,950 for 1 person, $48,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $77,500 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,023 for 1 bedroom, $1,202 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 228-4942 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT007.

Dawson County Housing Authority

Glendive, Dawson County · Public housing only

  • Phone(406) 377-5772
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address200 California St, Glendive, MT 59330 · Directions
  • Public housing20 units, 18 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,250 for 1 person, $50,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $80,550 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$961 for 1 bedroom, $1,257 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 377-5772 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT029.

Great Falls Housing Authority

Great Falls, Cascade County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(406) 453-4311
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1500 Chowen Springs Loop, Great Falls, MT 59405 · Directions
  • Vouchers265 Section 8 vouchers, 185 in use
  • Public housing490 units, 442 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $31,850 for 1 person, $45,500 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $72,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,000 for 1 bedroom, $1,308 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 453-4311 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT002.

H

Helena Housing Authority

Helena, Lewis and Clark County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(406) 442-7970
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address812 Abbey St, Helena, MT 59601 · Directions
  • Vouchers401 Section 8 vouchers, 367 in use
  • Public housing366 units, 353 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,150 for 1 person, $58,850 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $94,150 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,320 for 1 bedroom, $1,653 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 442-7970 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT004.

Montana Department of Commerce

Helena, Lewis and Clark County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(406) 841-2830
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address301 S Park Ave Ste 240, Helena, MT 59601 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,478 Section 8 vouchers, 3,525 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,150 for 1 person, $58,850 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,320 for 1 bedroom, $1,653 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (406) 841-2830 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT901.

M

Missoula Housing Authority

Missoula, Missoula County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(406) 549-4113
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1235 34th St, Missoula, MT 59801 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,121 Section 8 vouchers, 998 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,950 for 1 person, $54,150 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,433 for 1 bedroom, $1,690 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (406) 549-4113 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT033.

R

City of Ronan Housing Authority

Ronan, Lake County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(406) 676-5900
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address111 2nd Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864 · Directions
  • Vouchers39 Section 8 vouchers, 37 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $31,850 for 1 person, $45,500 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,123 for 1 bedroom, $1,448 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (406) 676-5900 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT036.

S

Richland County Housing Authority

Sidney, Richland County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(406) 433-1978
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1032 6th St SW, Sidney, MT 59270 · Directions
  • Vouchers103 Section 8 vouchers, 54 in use
  • Public housing48 units, 46 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,850 for 1 person, $48,300 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $77,300 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,176 for 1 bedroom, $1,315 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 433-1978 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT006.

W

Whitefish Housing Authority

Whitefish, Flathead County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(406) 901-2844
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 E 4th St, Whitefish, MT 59937 · Directions
  • Vouchers19 Section 8 vouchers, 15 in use
  • Public housing50 units, 49 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $35,550 for 1 person, $50,750 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $81,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,286 for 1 bedroom, $1,682 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (406) 901-2844 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code MT015.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Montana?

HUD lists 12 public housing agencies in Montana: 9 administer Section 8 vouchers and 7 manage public housing. Together they have 1,251 public housing units and 7,901 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Montana?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Montana?

Montana Department of Commerce, with 0 public housing units and 4,478 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Montana?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.