Initial income eligibility is limited to 50% of HUD median income. Section 8 is rental assistance, not emergency housing. Provides rent subsidies to qualified low-income households in Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli County households to provide safe, decent, affordable housing. Clients pay rent based on their income. Clients find their own rental units that meet the rent ceiling and housing quality standards set by HUD. Clients may be responsible for payment of utilities depending on rental unit. Units are inspected and when satisfactory, Montana Department of Commerce in Helena (MDOC) signs housing assistance contract with the landlord to pay a portion of the rent.
The Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist (Section 8) through the Montana Department of Commerce is currently closed, effective August 15, 2024, due to decreased funding disbursement from the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development. Housing Choice Vouchers will not be issued to existing waitlist applicant until the waiting list is reopened or until such time federal funding disbursements allow. For more information, please visit https://commerce.mt.gov/Housing/Rental-Assistance/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program.
Applicants who are already on the waiting list will retain their place on the list. It is important to keep your mailing address current. A change form must be completed and submitted electronically or by mail. Download the Waitlist Change Form here.
To check your status on the waitlist, visit www.waitlistcheck.com
Current Housing Choice Voucher recipients must report any changes to household members, income, etc. Download the Housing Report Change Form here.