Emergency Housing Assistance Program Eligibility Clarification 

The Emergency Housing Assistance program utilizes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds previously allocated to Montana Housing to provide rent and security deposit assistance to eligible Montana families with minor children. However, eligible families do not need to be receiving TANF cash benefits to qualify for housing assistance. In addition, the income eligibility guidelines for TANF cash benefits differ from the income eligibility limits for the housing assistance program.

Please review our website and application materials for complete details.

Since the program launched on April 17, Montana Housing has received approximately 70 applications from across the state. An additional 20 families have requested an application. Our staff is working diligently to review applications as quickly as possible. 

We welcome additional applications from families impacted by the novel Coronavirus in need of housing assistance. Application forms are posted on our [website]. To receive an application by mail or email, please call 406.841.2840 or email COVID19HousingAssist@mt.gov.