Montana
State in United States
Montana has a land area of 145,509.2 square miles and a water area of 1,493.4 square miles. It is the 4th largest state by area. Montana is bordered by North Dakota, Idaho, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Population and People
Total Population
1,104,271Data from Census BureauAverage Age
40.1 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
217,298Data from Census BureauVeterans
9.4%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$84,758Data from Census BureauPoverty
20%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
891,309Data from Census BureauUnemployed
2.5%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
448,949Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$883Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
62.1%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
37.9%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$322,800Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
137,088Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
311,861Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
14.1%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Montana is located in Denver Regional Office. Within Montana there are . Throughout Montana there are 12 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: MONTANA
For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Helena.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: (800) 877-8339 or dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: (800) 877-8339 or dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
FIELD OFFICES HUD: MONTANA
Helena Field Office
901 Front Street Suite 1300, Suite 1300
Helena MT, 59626
Field Office
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REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MONTANA
TANF OFFICE HUD: MONTANA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MONTANA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: MONTANA
RENTAL HELP: MONTANA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator– search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
- Legal Assistance
HOMEOWNERSHIP: MONTANA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Make your home more energy efficient
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
Population by Age Range in Montana
Age and Sex
40.1 +/- 0.3
Median Age in Montana
Age and Sex
40.1 +/- 0.3
Median Age in Montana
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Montana
Older Population
19.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Montana
Older Population
19.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Montana
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Montana
Veterans
9.40 +/- 0.5
Veterans in Montana
Veterans
9.40 +/- 0.5
Veterans in Montana
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Montana
Median Household Income
$63,249 +/- $1,423
Median Household Income in Montana
Median Household Income
$63,249 +/- $1,423
Median Household Income in Montana
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Montana
Poverty
11.90 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Montana
Poverty
11.90 +/- 0.8
Poverty in Montana
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Montana
Educational Attainment
34.80 +/- 1.0
Educational Attainment in Montana
Educational Attainment
34.80 +/- 1.0
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Montana
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Montana
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Montana
Employment rate
58.90% +/- 0.8%
Employment rate in Montana
Employment rate
58.90% +/- 0.8%
Employment rate in Montana
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: MONTANA
CPD Formula Grantees (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD formula grantee staff (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.
CPD Homeless Assistance and Continuum of Care (CoC) Grantees Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless providers regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.
Montana Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Montana.
News Releases Press partners: Stay informed about what HUD is doing in your state.
Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023