Firetower PB Section 8 Helena, MT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Firetower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Helena, MT with 31 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $380/month on average.
31
total units
90%
occupancy
$380
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 S Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,076/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,590/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Firetower
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 6 S Park Ave, Helena; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$380/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilder Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 2 km |
| Red Alder 9% LIHTC | Helena | 2.4 km |
| Penkay Eagles Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 2.5 km |
| Queen City Estates §811 | Helena | 2.8 km |
| River Rock Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 3.4 km |
| Eagles Manor Residences Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 3.4 km |
| Shadow Mountain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 3.5 km |
| Pheasant Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Firetower have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Firetower?
Residents report average rents near $380/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Firetower?
Contact the management office at 6 S Park Ave in Helena. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.