Housing
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 necessary 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:
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
- Phone: (406) 257-1710 | 1009 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell MT
El Rancho Rentals
- Phone: (406) 755-8221 | 1539 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell MT
Vacationer/Hilltop Inn/PJ Rentals
- Phone: (406) 755-7144 | 285 7th Ave EN/801 East Idaho/190 7th Ave EN, Kalispell MT
Montana Village Motel and Rentals
- Phone: (406) 755-8221 | 1484 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell MT
406 Rental Management
- Phone: (406) 300-4223 | 1263 US Hwy 2, Kalispell MT
Subsidized Housing - Bigfork
Little Jon’s
- Phone: (406) 837-5777 | 1154 Grand Drive, Bigfork MT
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing - Bigfork
Crestview Apartments
- Phone: (406) 420-2050 | 103 Crestview Dr, Bigfork MT
Low Income Housing - Columbia Falls
Mountain View Court
- Phone: (406) 879-9549 | 821 7th Street West, Columbia Falls MT
Subsidized Housing - Columbia Falls
Columbia Villa Apartments
- Phone: (406) 892-4552 | 700 7th St W, Columbia Falls MT
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing - Columbia Falls
Columbia Arms Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-3631 | 810 W. 5th Street, Columbia Falls MT
Teakettle Vista 1 & 2 Apartments
- Phone: (406) 892-2122 | 1160 & 1220 12th Ave West, Columbia Falls MT
Low Income Housing - Kalispell
Appleway Cabins
- Phone: (406) 253-5840 | (406) 261-5343 | 7 Appleway Dr, Kalispell MT
Center Court Manor
- Phone: (406) 257-4052 | 121 2nd Ave W, Kalispell MT
The Courtyard Apartments
- Phone: (406) 257-6106 | 1842 Airport Rd, Kalispell MT
Depot Place – 55 and Older
- https://www.depotplaceapts.com/
- Phone: (406) 756-1204 | 249 E Center St, Kalispell MT
East Village Apartments
- Phone: (406) 407-8256 | 340 4th Ave E, Kalispell MT
Fernwell Apartments
- Phone: (406) 471-1766 | 20 4th Ave E, Kalispell MT
Gateway Village Apartments
- Phone: (406) 257-9057 | 308 Two Mile Drive, Kalispell MT
Junegrass Place Apartments
- Phone: (406) 755-0961 ext. 6 | 1089 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell MT
Meridian Pointe Apartments
- Phone: (406) 257-2806 | 1055 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell MT
Mountain Villa Apartments
- Phone: (406) 752-1401 | 900 W. Reserve Place, Kalispell MT
Spring Creek Apartments
- Phone: (406) 755-4016 | (406) 270-0033 | 20 Appleway Dr. #1, Kalispell MT
Sun Ridge Apartments
- Phone: (406) 752-1545 | 400 Liberty Street, Kalispell MT
The Villa
- Phone: (406) 758-7358 | 611 3rd Street West, Kalispell MT
Subsidized Housing - Kalispell
El Dorita Village
- Phone: (406) 752-7884 | 420 Liberty St., Kalispell MT
Timber Hills Apartments
- Phone: (406) 755-0961 | 95 Windward Way, Kalispell MT
Two Mile Vista
- https://www.twomilevista.com/
- Phone: (406) 756-6112 | 486 Two Mile Dr, Kalispell MT
Westwind Village Apartments
- https://www.westwindvillageapts.com/
- Phone: (406) 755-9019 | 206 Cooper Lane, Kalispell MT
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing - Kalispell
Ashley Creek Court Apartments
- Phone: (406) 257-0108 | 1128 Kenway Dr, Kalispell MT
Big Sky Manor
- Phone: (406) 257-0371 | 110 Second Ave West, Kalispell MT
Cherry Orchard Apartments
- Phone: (406) 261-4533 | 700 Liberty Street, Kalispell MT
The Elms
- Phone: (406) 755-2407 | 330 3rd Ave West, Kalispell MT
Glacier State Apartments
- Phone: (406) 257-5417 | 506 1st Ave West, Kalispell MT
Treasure State Plaza Apartments
- Phone: (406) 752-7978 | 600 Liberty Street, Kalispell MT
Kalispell Senior Apartments
- Phone: (406) 756-0360 | 320 Two Mile Drive, Kalispell MT
Van E Apartments
- Phone: (800) 466-7722 | 420 Grandview Drive, Kalispell MT
Westgate Senior Apartments
- Phone: (406) 752-7113 | 516 Corporate Drive, Kalispell MT
Low Income Housing - Whitefish
Alpenglow Apartments
- Phone: (406) 885-6194 | 536 Edgewood Place, Whitefish MT
Hailey Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-7817 | 125 Winter Loop Ln, Whitefish MT
Mountain Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-7817 | 430 Colorado Ave, Whitefish MT
- Section 8 welcome, income restrictions apply.
Mountain Senior Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-7817 | 510 State Park Rd, Whitefish MT
Subsidized Housing - Whitefish
Colorado Village Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-3631 | 445 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish MT
Senior and Disabled Subsidized Housing - Whitefish
Mountain View Manor
- Phone: (406) 862-4100 | 100 4th St. East, Whitefish MT
Stone Creek Apartments
- Phone: (406) 862-6242 | 863 Asher, Whitefish MT
Whitefish Manor
- Phone: (406) 862-6719 | 1345 East 7th Street, Whitefish MT
PATH - Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/BHDD/Prevention/ProjectsforAssistanceinTransitionfromHomelessnessPATH
- Address: 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.
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.