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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Great Falls, MT

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Cascade County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Great Falls, MT.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Cascade County, MT$85,300Very Low Income (50%)$30,100$34,400$38,700$42,950$46,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,050$20,600$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $48,100$55,000$61,850$68,700$74,200

Cascade County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Cascade County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Cascade County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Great Falls Housing Authority

1500 Chowen Springs Loop
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Cascade County
Website: http://gfhousing.org/
Phone Number: (406)453-4311

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Great Falls, MT

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Great Falls, MT. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Great Falls, MT Cascade County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$708Estimated $212.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$745Estimated $223.50 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$979Estimated $293.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1380Estimated $414.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Great Falls, MT

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Elmore Hotel

520 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT - 59401
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0

Kennedy Rentals

1123 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT - 59401
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0

Townsite / Nhs

820-7th 410,416-8th 610,616-
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Holland Park Apartments

600-601 Holland Park
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Autumn Run Apartment

4101 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Franklin School Apartments

820 First Avenue Sw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cascade Ridge Senior Living

3001 15th Ave South
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rainbow House Apartments

626 13th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Soroptimist Village

2400 13th Ave S
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cascade Ridge Residences Ii

3001 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT - 59405
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

River Run Apartments

Scattered Site
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 80
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Voyageur Apartments

1630 Division Road
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rockcress Commons

23rd St S
Great Falls, MT - 59401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Great Falls, MT

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Cascade County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Meadow Lark Apartments

1701 1st St Nw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Phone: 800-466-7722 x 240
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

The Portage

1521 23rd Ave S
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 651-645-7271 ex 240
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

River Run Apartments

715 3rd Ave Nw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Phone: 406-315-3510
Total Apartment Units: 96
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Sunshine Village

600 13th Ave S
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 406-452-7859
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Southwind Estates

1615 Oasis Ct
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 1800-466-7722 ex. 240
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rainbow House

626 13th Ave. South
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 406-761-6333
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Parkview Apts

624 5th Ave Nw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Phone: 406-453-7556
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Centennial Village

700 4th Ave Nw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Phone: 406-771-1645
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Broadview Manor

710 4th Ave Nw
Great Falls, MT - 59404
Phone: (406)454-3907
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Aspen Village

3010 11th Ave S
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 406-453-7556
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

The Elmwoods

609 4th Ave S
Great Falls, MT - 59405
Phone: 4062721813
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Park Manor

100 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT - 59401
Total Apartment Units: 103
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MT?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.