About This Missoula Housing Authority
Low and middle income households in Missoula and the surrounding area can benefit from the various housing assistance programs offered by the Missoula Housing Authority. To explore the different options for assistance, read the program summaries below and click on those that interest you. The Housing Choice Vouchers program, administered by the Missoula Housing Authority, makes private-market housing affordable for low-income families and individuals. The program partners with tenants and landlords to provide housing opportunities within a ten-mile radius of Missoula. So far, 774 families have benefited from the program by securing quality housing in neighborhoods of their choice in Missoula. Public Housing aims to provide safe, decent, and affordable rental housing to low income families. Anyone can apply for public housing by attending a Mandatory Orientation session. MHA's Affordable Housing comprises of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC). Created under Section 42 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, this program encourages investors to help build affordable housing for low income individuals and families. To apply for any of MHA's subsidized housing programs, rental assistance programs, or homeless programs, the first step is to attend an MHA mandatory orientation. If you are unable to attend an orientation, you can download a paper application from the links below. However, attending an orientation is highly encouraged. Visit the website provided above to fill out an online application.
