How many low income apartments are in Sidney, MT?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Sidney with approximately 175 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sidney?

Tenant-paid rents in Sidney's assisted buildings typically range from about $443 to $503 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 Sidney?

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 Sidney?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Richland County: about $1,197/mo for one-bedroom and $1,312/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sidney, MT

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sidney with roughly 175 assisted units — including 3 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 $443 to $503 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

175

subsidized units

$473

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sidney

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sidney

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Crestwood Inn PB Section 8	71	$443	—
Sunset Homes Public Housing	48	$503	9 mo
Sunset Village LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Parkview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Sidney (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
Crestwood Inn PB Section 8	71	$443	—
Sunset Village LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Parkview Village LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Sidney

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
Sunset Homes Public Housing	48	$503	9 mo

Voucher rent limits: Richland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Richland County: studio $1,143, 1-BR $1,197, 2-BR $1,312, 3-BR $1,573, 4-BR $2,201.

Full FMR table for Richland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sidney

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.