Do you need rent or utility assistance due to COVID-19?

Emergency Rental Assistance Available.
Apply Online Today!

Rent and utility assistance is now available to Montanans who have been financially hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montanans can receive up to $2,200/month for rent and $300/month for utilities dating back to April 1, 2020 through the Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program. The online application is easy and thousands of Montanans qualify.

Renters can apply directly and landlords can apply on behalf of renters with the renter’s co-signature and required documentation.

For Renters:

1. To be eligible for rent or utility assistance:

• Your household income cannot exceed 80 percent of the area median income. Use this tool to check your income eligibility: https://housing.mt.gov/Rental-Housing/Montana-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program
• You or someone in your household must have lost income due to COVID-19
• Show that you are at risk of homelessness or housing instability

2. Application materials you will need include:

• Lease Agreement
• Demonstration of need:
  • A late rent or eviction notice
  • Utility bill, late payment notice or shut off notice
• Income documentation (2020 IRS tax return preferred)

For Landlords:

• Gather the W9 for the appropriate rental property where you have notified a renter of a late payment or sent an eviction notice
• You will need your renter’s signature on the application

Learn more and apply today at HOUSING.MT.GOV.