Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Butte, MT
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Butte with roughly 914 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $367 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Butte
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Butte
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bow Homes LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Columbus Plaza PB Section 8 | 115 | $337 | — |
| Rosalie Manor LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Continental Gardens Hsing Corp §202 Senior | 60 | $367 | — |
| Highland View Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $355 | — |
| Silver Bow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Silver Bow Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $314 | — |
| Meadowlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Atherton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Elm Street Apartments LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Butte Aspen Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge 4 LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge 9 LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Leggat Hotel LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Meadowlark Senior Apartments LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Butte Mountain View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Butte (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Plaza PB Section 8 | 115 | $337 | — |
| Highland View Manor PB Section 8 | 60 | $355 | — |
| Silver Bow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Silver Bow Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $314 | — |
| Meadowlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Atherton Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Butte Aspen Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Butte Mountain View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Butte
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bow Homes LIHTC | 212 | — | — |
| Rosalie Manor LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Elm Street Apartments LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge 4 LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Copper Ridge 9 LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Leggat Hotel LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Meadowlark Senior Apartments LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Silver Bow County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Silver Bow County: studio $1,028, 1-BR $1,149, 2-BR $1,414, 3-BR $1,967, 4-BR $2,180.
Full FMR table for Silver Bow County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Butte
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Missoula, MT
- Billings, MT
- Bozeman, MT
- Great Falls, MT
- Helena, MT
- Kalispell, MT
- Hamilton, MT
- Livingston, MT
- Havre, MT
- Anaconda, MT
- Whitefish, MT
- Browning, MT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.