"I feel safer since I have a new door and locks on both storm doors, which I didn't have before. I also think my heating bill will be lower since I have a better fitting door."

Client in HRDC's Housing Rehabilitation Program

Housing Services

Section 8 Housing Assistance

Through the Section 8 Rental Voucher Program, HRDC issues a voucher to an income-qualified household, which then finds a unit to rent. If the unit meets the Section 8 quality standards, the program then pays the landlord the amount equal to the difference between 30 percent of the tenant's adjusted income (or 10 percent of the gross income or the portion of welfare assistance designated for housing) and the payment standard for the area. The rent must be reasonable compared with similar unassisted units.

Complete a Section 8 Application here

 

Families Self-Sufficiency

Family self-sufficiency (FSS) is a HUD program that encourages communities to develop local strategies to help voucher families obtain employment that will lead to economic independence and self-sufficiency. HRDC works with welfare agencies, schools, businesses, and other local partners to develop a comprehensive program that gives participating FSS family members the skills and experience to enable them to obtain employment that pays a living wage.

 

Housing Counseling Services

 

HRDC is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency that offers pre-purchase counseling and foreclosure prevention counseling. HRDC has a NCHEC certified housing counselor on staff to provide free information and assistance. There are NO income requirements. Whether you need assistance buying a home or resolving a mortgage delinquency allowing you to keep your home; HRDC is here to help you through the process. Please contact Laurie Mitchell at 406-247-4736 or complete the appropriate application below and someone will contact you.
 
Foreclosure Screening Application
 
Pre-Purchase Screening Application
 
 

Manufactured Housing Rennovation Program

HRDC works with individuals who own pre-1976 manufactured homes and the land their home resides on,  to provide assistance for replacement housing of unsafe, energy consumptive homes. The program is designed to keep affordable, safe, and energy efficient housing while increasing asset development for low to moderate income households.   

 

Additional Housing Resources:

City of Billings Housing Rehab Loan Program and the Minor Home Repair Program

Habitat For Humanity 

Know Your Rights Fair Housing Rights