Apply to Lewis and Clark County Apartment Waiting Lists
There are 419 low-income apartments in Lewis and Clark County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 770 low-income homes in Lewis and Clark County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $284 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Montana Department of Commerce | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Helena Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Lewis and Clark County, Montana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County features 770 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
There are 419 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lewis and Clark County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lewis and Clark County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Lewis and Clark County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lewis and Clark County, Montana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $951 and $1,163.
2024 Lewis and Clark County, Montana Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County, Montana Fair Market Rent | $729 | $837 | $1,057 | $1,370 | $1,575 |
| Lewis and Clark County, Montana Payment Standard Range | $656 to $802 | $753 to $921 | $951 to $1,163 | $1,233 to $1,507 | $1,418 to $1,733 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lewis and Clark County, MT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 23 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,233 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 770 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.63% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.17 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median Household Income | $56,197 ±$2,219 |
| Median Rent | $783 ±$34 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.35% ± 3.88pp |
| Total Population | 65,357 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lewis and Clark County is a county in Montana with a population of 65,357. There are 26,753 households in the county with an average household size of 2.38 persons. 30.63% of households in Lewis and Clark County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lewis and Clark County
The median gross income for households in Lewis and Clark County is $56,197 a year, or $4,683 a month. The median rent for the county is $783 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lewis and Clark County, a household making less than $2,610 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.35% of households who rent are overburdened in Lewis and Clark County.
Area Median Income In Lewis and Clark County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Lewis and Clark County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $104,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Lewis and Clark County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Lewis and Clark County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Lewis and Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,900 | $25,000 | $28,150 | $31,250 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Lewis and Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$36,450 | $41,650 | $46,850 | $52,050 | $56,250 | $60,400 | $64,550 | $68,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Lewis and Clark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$58,350 | $66,650 | $75,000 | $83,300 | $90,000 | $96,650 | $103,300 | $110,000 |
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