Disclaimer: All housing information is subject to change and/or may always be changing. For the most up to date information, please call the housing facility that you are interested in.
Basics for Section 8, Subsidized and Low-Income Housing
Subsidized housing has income restrictions and for some age/disability requirements to qualify. The general formula is that rent equals approximately 30% of income. Some apartment buildings have a limited number of subsidized units, and the rest of the units have a higher income limit and rents. Most subsidized housing complexes have waiting lists. To decrease overall waiting time, it is recommended that individuals get on as many waitlists as possible.
Low Income/Tax Credit apartments have a higher income limit and higher rents than subsidized housing. Some have age/disability restrictions while others do not. The rent is a base established rent amount. They generally have shorter waiting lists due to the recent building of several tax credit apartment complexes.
To apply for either subsidized or tax credit housing, call the manager and/or go by and pick up an application. Each apartment complex has their own application and waiting list. Some only accept on-line applications and others have paper applications. Make sure to provide all the necessary documentations (i.e. income verifications, identification documents etc) requested when you return the application. It is a good idea to follow-up with phone calls to check in and get updates on your status on the waiting list.
Section 8 Housing Vouchers allow individuals to rent within the community as long as the landlord is willing to accept a Section 8 voucher and complete the necesssary requirements. This allows individuals more flexibility of where they live and the type of housing they prefer. Unfortunately, effective August 15, 2024 the Section 8 Housing waitlist has been closed due to decreased funding. Housing choice vouchers will not be issued to existing waitlist applicants until the waiting list is reopened or until funding becomes available. Applicants that are already on the waiting list will retain their place on the waiting list. To check the position on the waiting list visit:
https://waitlistcheck.com/
Community Action Partnership (CAP) manages the Section 8 program locally. They maintain lists of subsidized and low-income housing. They also manage emergency rental assistance and homeless programs that can help low-income individuals who qualify that are either homeless or at risk of losing their housing with short term rental assistance. CAP is located at 1820 Us Highway 93 South, Kalispell (406)752-6565.
Low Barrier Low Income Housing
Alpine Inn
406-257-1710 – 1009 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell
El Rancho Rentals
406-755-8221 – 1539 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell
Vacationer/Hilltop Inn/PJ Rentals
406-755-7144 – 285 7th Ave EN/801 East Idaho/190 7th Ave EN, Kalispell
Montana Village Motel and Rentals
406-755-8221 – 1484 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell
406 Rental Management
406-300-4223 – 1263 US Hwy 2, Kalispell
Low Income Housing – Whitefish
Alpenglow Apartments
406-885-6194 – 536 Edgewood Place, Whitefish
Hailey Apartments
406-862-7817 | 125 Winter Loop Ln | Whitefish
Mountain Apartments
406-862-7817 | 430 Colorado Ave | Whitefish
Section 8 welcome, income restrictions apply.
Mountain Senior Apartments
406-862-7817 – 510 State Park Rd, Whitefish
Low Income Housing – Kalispell
Appleway Cabins
406- 253-5840 or 406-261-5343
7 Appleway Dr. Kalispell
Center Court Manor
406-257-4052 | 121 2nd Ave W | Kalispell
The Courtyard Apartments
406-257-6106 – 1842 Airport Rd, Kalispell
Depot Place – 55 and older
406-756-1204 | 249 E Center St | Kalispell
https://www.depotplaceapts.com/
East Village Apartments
406-407-8256 – 340 4th Ave E, Kalispell
Fernwell Apartments
406-471-1766 – 20 4th Ave E, Kalispell
Gateway Village Apartments
406-257-9057 – 308 Two Mile Drive, Kalispell
Junegrass Place Apartments
406-755-0961ext 6 (Real Estate Management Professionals)
Apartments located at – 1089 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell
Meridian Pointe Apartments
406-257-2806 – 1055 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell
Mountain Villa Apartments
406-752-1401 – 900 W. Reserve Place, Kalispell
Spring Creek Apartments
406-755-4016 or 406-270-0033
20 Appleway Dr. #1, Kalispell
Sun Ridge Apartments
406-752-1545 – 400 Liberty Street, Kalispell
The Villa
406-758-7358 – 611 3rd Street West, Kalispell
Low Income Housing – Columbia Falls
Mountain View Court
406-879-9549 – 821 7th Street West, Columbia Falls
Subsidized Housing – Columbia Falls
Columbia Villa Apartments
406-892-4552 | 700 7th St W | Columbia Falls
Subsidized Housing Kalispell
El Dorita Village
406-752-7884 – 420 Liberty Street, Kalispell
Timber Hills Apartments
406-755-0961 | 95 Windward Way | Kalispell
Two Mile Vista
406-756-6112 | 486 Two Mile Dr | Kalispell
Westwind Village Apartments
406-755-9019 | 206 Cooper Lane | Kalispell
Subsidized Housing – Whitefish
Colorado Village Apartments
406-862-3631 – 445 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish
Subsidized Housing – Bigfork
Little Jon’s
406-837-5777 – 1154 Grand Drive, Bigfork
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing – Bigfork
Crestview Apartments
406-420-2050 | 103 Crestview Drive, Bigfork
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing – Kalispell
Ashley Creek Court Apartments
406-257-0108 – 1128 Kenway Dr, Kalispell
Big Sky Manor
406-257-0371 – 110 Second Ave West, Kalispell
Cherry Orchard Apartments
406-261-4533 – 700 Liberty Street, Kalispell
The Elms
406-755-2407 – 330 3rd Ave West, Kalispell
Glacier State Apartments
406-257-5417 – 506 1st Ave West, Kalispell
Treasure State Plaza Apartments
406-752-7978 – 600 Liberty Street, Kalispell
Kalispell Senior Apartments
406-756-0360 – 320 Two Mile Drive, Kalispell
Van E Apartments
800-466-7722 – 420 Grandview Drive, Kalispell
Westgate Senior Apartments
406-752-7113 – 516 Corporate Drive, Kalispell
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing – Columbia Falls
Columbia Arms Apartments
406-862-3631 – 810 W. 5th Street, Columbia Falls
Teakettle Vista 1 & 2 Apartments
406-892-2122 – 1160 & 1220 12th Ave West, Columbia Falls
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing – Whitefish
Mountain View Manor
406-862-4100 – 100 4th St. East, Whitefish
Stone Creek Apartments
406-862-6242 – 863 Asher, Whitefish
Whitefish Manor
406-862-6719 – 1345 East 7th Street, Whitefish
PATH – Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
410 Windward Way, Kalispell, MT
Assistance with mental health stabilization services and housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have serious mental health diagnosis.
https://dphhs.mt.gov/BHDD/Prevention/ProjectsforAssistanceinTransitionfromHomelessnessPATH
Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit
If you are 62 years or older and rent or own your home, you can file for a partial refund from the state of up to $1150. To quality you must meet the following requirements:
Your household income does not exceed $45,000.
You have lived in the state of Montana for at least 9 months.
You have rented or owned a home in Montana for at least six months of the tax year.
To file, you need will need to complete the Montana Individual Income Tax Return, Form 2 and Schedule 2EC. For more information or to file for free see the Montana Department of Revenue website at mtrevenue.gov.
You can also utilize AARP free tax clinic to assist you in person by setting up an appointment (406)407-8355.