Ponderosa Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 Billings, MT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ponderosa Acres is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Billings, MT with 120 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average.
120
total units
97%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 Industrial Ave, Billings, MT 59101 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,995/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,461/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Ponderosa Acres
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1301 Industrial Ave, Billings; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Billings | 1.4 km |
| Western View Apts PB Section 8 | Billings | 2.8 km |
| Tapestry Apartments LIHTC | Billings | 3.5 km |
| Grandview Apartments §811 | Billings | 3.5 km |
| Acme Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Billings | 3.5 km |
| Koinonia Apartments - Isaiah LIHTCPB Section 8 | Billings | 3.5 km |
| Fraser Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Billings | 4.2 km |
| Southern Lights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Billings | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ponderosa Acres have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Ponderosa Acres?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Ponderosa Acres?
Contact the management office at 1301 Industrial Ave in Billings. 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.