How many low income apartments are in Glendive, MT?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Glendive with approximately 65 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Glendive?

Tenant-paid rents in Glendive's assisted buildings typically range from about $287 to $287 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Glendive?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Glendive?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dawson County: about $956/mo for one-bedroom and $1,254/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Glendive, MT

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Glendive with roughly 65 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $287 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

subsidized units

$287

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Glendive

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Glendive

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Yellowstone Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Glendive Public Housing	20	$287	7 mo
Makoshika Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Glendive (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
Yellowstone Commons LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Makoshika Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Public housing developments in Glendive

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Glendive Public Housing	20	$287	7 mo

Voucher rent limits: Dawson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dawson County: studio $940, 1-BR $956, 2-BR $1,254, 3-BR $1,504, 4-BR $1,942.

Full FMR table for Dawson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Glendive

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.