Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Helena, MT

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lewis and Clark 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 2023 in Helena, MT.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lewis and Clark County, MT$104,100Very Low Income (50%)$46,850$52,050$56,250$60,400$64,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$28,150$31,250$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $75,000$83,300$90,000$96,650$103,300

Lewis and Clark County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark 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.

Helena Housing Authority MT

812 Abbey Street
Helena, MT - 59601
Lewis and Clark County
Website: http://hhamt.org/
Phone Number: (406)442-7970

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Helena, 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 Helena, MT Lewis and Clark County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$736Estimated $220.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$923Estimated $276.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1206Estimated $361.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1415Estimated $424.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Helena, 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.

Shadow Mountain Apartments

2,525,252,725,292,530
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

East Park Villas

2615 E. Broadway
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 34
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Roadrunner Residence

1071 And 1075 Roadrunner Drive
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ptarmigan Residences

3400 Ptarmigan Lane
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
1 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pheasant Glen

3440 Ptarmigan Lane
Helena, MT - 59602
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Penkay Eagles Manor

715 Fee St
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
1 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wilder Street Apartments

1607-1631wilder Street
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eagles Manor Residences Iii

716 N Washington St
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eagle Manor Ii

720 N Washington St
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 39
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Eagles Manor Ii

720 N Washington
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 39
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Guardian Apartments

520 Logan St
Helena, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 118
1 Bedroom apartments 49
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Helena, 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 Lewis and Clark 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.

Montana Department Of Commerce

301 S Park Ave
Helena, MT - 59601
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Aspen Village

615 Janet St
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: 800-466-7722 ext. 240
Total Apartment Units: 41
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

Asi-helena (queen City Estates)

2300 North Roberts
Helena, MT - 59623
Phone: 800-466-7722ex240
Total Apartment Units: 25
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

Guardian Apartments

520 Logan St
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: 406-585-4844
Total Apartment Units: 118
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Fire Tower Apartments

6 S Park Ave
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: (406)457-5556
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Penkay Eagles Manor

715 Fee St
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: 406-442-0610
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Eagles Manor Ii

715 Fee Street
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Broadwater Village

1427 Broadwater Cir
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: 406-272-1798
Total Apartment Units: 92
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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.