Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Helena, MT
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Helena with roughly 1,232 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $276 to $511 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Helena
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Helena
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel V Stewart Homes Public Housing | 366 | $506 | 18 mo |
| Guardian Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | $276 | — |
| Broadwater Village PB Section 8 | 67 | $511 | — |
| Red Alder Residences 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Twin Creek 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Eagle Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Fire Tower Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Freedoms Path at Fort Harrison LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Aspen Village Apartments §202 Senior | 40 | $409 | — |
| Eagles Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $405 | — |
| East Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Red Alder 9% LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Shadow Mountain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| River Rock Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Pheasant Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Firetower PB Section 8 | 31 | $380 | — |
| Wilder Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Eagles Manor Residences Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Queen City Estates §811 | 24 | $485 | — |
| Twin Creek 9 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Ptarmigan Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Roadrunner Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Penkay Eagles Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | $384 | — |
| Region Two Test Site LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Helena (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | $276 | — |
| Broadwater Village PB Section 8 | 67 | $511 | — |
| Eagle Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Eagles Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $405 | — |
| East Park Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Shadow Mountain Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| River Rock Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Pheasant Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Firetower PB Section 8 | 31 | $380 | — |
| Wilder Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Eagles Manor Residences Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Ptarmigan Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Roadrunner Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Penkay Eagles Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | $384 | — |
Public housing developments in Helena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel V Stewart Homes Public Housing | 366 | $506 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Helena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Alder Residences 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Twin Creek 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Fire Tower Apartments LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Freedoms Path at Fort Harrison LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Red Alder 9% LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Twin Creek 9 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Region Two Test Site LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lewis and Clark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lewis and Clark County: studio $1,136, 1-BR $1,319, 2-BR $1,647, 3-BR $2,250, 4-BR $2,496.
Full FMR table for Lewis and Clark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Helena
- 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
- Kalispell, MT
- Butte, 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.