How many low income apartments are in Miles City, MT?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Miles City with approximately 118 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Miles City?

Tenant-paid rents in Miles City's assisted buildings typically range from about $288 to $359 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 Miles City?

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 Miles City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Custer County: about $1,226/mo for one-bedroom and $1,608/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Miles City, MT

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Miles City with roughly 118 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $288 to $359 per month.

assisted properties

118

subsidized units

$324

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Miles City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Miles City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Miles City Eagles Manor PB Section 8	33	$288	—
Custer Villa PB Section 8	32	$359	—
Custer Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Cornerstone LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Miles City (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
Miles City Eagles Manor PB Section 8	33	$288	—
Custer Villa PB Section 8	32	$359	—
Custer Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Cornerstone LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Custer County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Custer County: studio $1,109, 1-BR $1,226, 2-BR $1,608, 3-BR $2,154, 4-BR $2,322.

Full FMR table for Custer County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Miles City

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.