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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Billings, MT

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Yellowstone 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 Billings, MT.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Yellowstone County, MT$100,500Very Low Income (50%)$34,500$39,400$44,350$49,250$53,200
Extremely Low Income (30%)$20,700$23,650$26,600$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $55,200$63,050$70,950$78,800$85,150

Yellowstone County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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.

Billings Housing Authority

2415 1st Avenue N
Billings, MT - 59101
Yellowstone County
Website: http://www.billingsha.org/
Phone Number: (406)245-6391

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Billings, 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 Billings, MT Yellowstone County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$837Estimated $251.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$874Estimated $262.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1148Estimated $344.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1583Estimated $474.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Billings, 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.

Centennial Apartments

208 N 23rd St
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0

Heights Centennial Apartments

1512 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT - 59105
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Heights Centennial Apartments Ii

1526 Lake Elmo Road
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Brush Meadow Apartments

1203 Lake Elmo Road
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Shiloh Glen Apartments

3900 Olympic Blvd.
Billings, MT - 59102
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

8th Ave Apartments

841 N 17th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Edgewood Apartments

1225 Lake Elmo Road
Billings, MT - 59103
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 42
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Westchester Duplex

1454-1456 Westchester Sq West
Billings, MT - 59105
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Agape Housing

807 S 33rd St
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 3
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Central Court Village

78 27th St W
Billings, MT - 59102
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
1 Bedroom apartments 61
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Isaiah Housing

South 34th, 30th, 31st St
Billings, MT - 59117
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Koinonia Apartments - Isaiah

South 34th, 30th,31st St
Billings, MT - 59103
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Acme Hotel Apartments

107 North Broadway
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rose Park Plaza

2325 Avenue C
Billings, MT - 59102
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
2 Bedroom apartments 112
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fraser Tower Apartments

715 South 28th Street
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 58
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Southern Lights

801 South 28th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

South Forty

769 Fallow Ln
Billings, MT - 59102
Total Apartment Units: 101
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 101
1 Bedroom apartments 100
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sage Tower

115 North 24th Street
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
1 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Whitetail Run Apartments

335 - 349 Sioux Lane
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gateway Vista

945 Wyoming Avenue
Billings, MT - 59101
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Red Fox Apartments

344 Souix Lane
Billings, MT - 59601
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Starner Gardens Apartments 9

311 Starner Lane
Billings, MT - 59105
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 3
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 Billings, 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 Yellowstone 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.

Acme Hotel

107 N 28th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: 406 272-1785
Total Apartment Units: 19
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Aspen Grove

248 Wicks Lane
Billings, MT - 59105
Total Apartment Units: 64
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

Voa-billings

1439 Main St
Billings, MT - 59105
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 85
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

Grand View Apartments

1151 28th Street West
Billings, MT - 59103
Phone: 406-652-0272
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

Western View Apts

2601 Phyllis Ln
Billings, MT - 59102
Phone: 406 656-7194
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sunrise Manor

1300 Avenue C
Billings, MT - 59102
Phone: (406)248-4211
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

South Forty Apts

769 Fallow Ln
Billings, MT - 59102
Phone: (406)656-3950
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sage Tower

115 N 24th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: (406) 248-1060
Total Apartment Units: 81
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Rose Park Plaza

2325 Avenue C
Billings, MT - 59102
Phone: (406)652-1335
Total Apartment Units: 112
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Prairie Tower Apartments

725 N 25th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: (406)248-3377
Total Apartment Units: 109
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Ponderosa Acres

1301 Industrial Ave
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: (406)245-3197
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Pleasant View

825 Avenue D
Billings, MT - 59102
Phone: 406-248-4111
Total Apartment Units: 102
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Fraser Tower

715 S 28th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: 406-252-3311
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Big Sky Apts

707 N 19th St
Billings, MT - 59101
Phone: 406-245-3989
Total Apartment Units: 80
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.