Best Housing & Financial in Montana — 17 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in Montana

Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association and the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with strong online self-help for pro se litigants.

17 Resources

1. Montana DPHHS — TANF/Cash Assistance — Free

Based in Helena, Montana DPHHS — TANF/Cash Assistance supports Montana women navigating rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Contact 888-706-1535 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

888-706-1535 · 111 N Sanders Suite 210, Helena, MT 59620 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Montana Housing — Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers — Free

Montana Housing — Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers is the go-to housing and financial resource in the Helena area for rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Contact 406-441-4000 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

406-441-4000 · 301 S Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. HRDC District 7 — Billings — Free

Based in Billings, HRDC District 7 — Billings supports Montana women navigating rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Phone 406-247-4732 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.

406-247-4732 · 7 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Human Resource Development Council — Missoula — Free

Human Resource Development Council — Missoula serves women in Missoula and surrounding Montana communities with rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Dial 406-728-3710 for an initial conversation about your situation. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.

406-728-3710 · Missoula, MT 59802 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Opportunities Inc. — Great Falls — Free

Opportunities Inc. — Great Falls is a Montana housing and financial resource helping mothers with rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Reach the team at 406-761-0310 to schedule a screening. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

406-761-0310 · 905 1st Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. HRDC District 9 — Bozeman — Free

HRDC District 9 — Bozeman is the go-to housing and financial resource in the Bozeman area for rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Reach the team at 406-587-4486 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

406-587-4486 · 32 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Montana Homeownership Network — Free

Montana Homeownership Network works with women across Montana on rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Dial 406-442-4780 for an initial conversation about your situation. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.

406-442-4780 · Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

8. Montana LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

Montana LIHEAP — Energy Assistance provides Montana mothers with online access to rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability. Phone 888-706-1535 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.

888-706-1535 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Community Action Partnership — Kalispell — Free

Community Action Partnership — Kalispell provides rental assistance, utility help, emergency funds, and housing stability for women in Kalispell. Reach the team at 406-752-5402 to schedule a screening. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

406-752-5402 · 214 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services, and HUD office locator for every state for low-income women and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

Federal homeless assistance programs and Continuum of Care contacts in every community for low-income women and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — help with heating, cooling, and weatherization in every state for low-income women and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

Emergency shelter, rent assistance, food, utilities, and transitional housing in nearly every US community for low-income women and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Emergency assistance, housing, food, and family support — local agency in nearly every diocese nationwide. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. United Way Worldwide — Free

Local United Ways provide housing assistance, food, financial coaching and 211 referrals for low-income women and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Habitat for Humanity — Free

Affordable homeownership opportunities for working families in every state. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Family Promise — Free

National network helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence through community-based programs. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women and families who need vetted, plain-language information on rental assistance, emergency shelter referrals, utility help, and housing search support. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in Montana?
Women's Corner tracks 17 housing & financial resources for women in Montana.
Are housing & financial resources in Montana free?
17 of the 17 listed housing & financial resources in Montana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Montana have housing & financial resources?
Listings span cities including Helena, Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Kalispell.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Montana?
Featured entries include Montana DPHHS — TANF/Cash Assistance, Montana Housing — Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers, HRDC District 7 — Billings, Human Resource Development Council — Missoula, Opportunities Inc. — Great Falls.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
9 of 17 Montana housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?
It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?
211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?
Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?
Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.