Housing in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
412 Montana meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most housing activity
- Whitefish, MT (100)
- Missoula, MT (75)
- Kalispell, MT (71)
- Missoula County, MT (40)
- Butte, MT (27)
- Anaconda, MT (25)
- Great Falls, MT (18)
- Billings, MT (12)
- Bozeman, MT (10)
- Columbia Falls, MT (7)
- Cascade County, MT (5)
- Helena, MT (4)
Latest matching meetings
Council to award $1.16M for 3rd Ave East Improvements and approve subdivisions
The Kalispell City Council will vote on consent agenda items including construction bids, a police officer confirmation, and a housing study contract, plus separate actions on two subdivision plats, a parks naming policy, a grant for pedestrian safety, and an appointment. Public comment is also scheduled.
Site Development Review Committee to hear public and review multiple development projects
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to hear public comment, discuss performance bond reminders, and review old and new business items. The agenda includes several development projects, including a detention center, multi-family residences, and a commercial/retail/restaurant space, as well as a…
Committee reviews land trust model and workforce housing funding sources
The Affordable Housing Committee will review a presentation on the land trust model for perpetual affordability and updates on various workforce housing projects. The agenda includes discussions on federal funding opportunities, the Preapproved Design Plan Program for accessory dwelling units, and the Butte Aging at…
Site Development Review Committee to hear public and review multiple projects
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to hear public comments, review performance bond reminders, and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes several development projects, including a detention center, multi-family residences, and commercial properties. The committee will also receive…
Housing committee to review RFP submittals
The Kalispell Housing Study Advisory Committee will meet to review submittals for a Request for Proposals (RFP), likely related to the housing study. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes, with no old business.
Neighborhood Council to review 7-lot subdivision annexation near Central Ave and 46th St S
The Great Falls Neighborhood Council District 4 will hear a notification for the Lifestyle Estates project, which requests annexation, Planned Unit Development zoning, and a major subdivision to create seven single-family lots west of Central Avenue and 46th Street South. The council will also receive updates on the…
Committee to consider affordable housing incentives and grant agreement
The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider two main items: authorizing the Mayor to sign a Pro-Housing grant subaward agreement with the Montana League of Cities and Towns, and adopting a resolution of intent to direct staff to draft amendments to Title 22 (Unified Development Code) that would create targeted…
Committee to vote on $500K EPA brownfields cleanup agreement
The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will consider approving a $500,000 cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes routine administrative items such as roll call, approval of minutes from the July…
Council votes on $2M accounts payable and Wildflower Apartments tax exemption
The Missoula City Council will vote on a $2,033,232.97 accounts payable package and hold a public hearing on a property tax exemption request for Wildflower Apartments. The meeting also includes approval of a $120,304.00 contract for a restroom at the Park on North Scott Street and confirmation of a Tourism Business…
Committee to outline grant process for future Community Housing Grant Panel
The Whitefish Community Housing Committee will meet to outline the grant application process for the future Community Housing Grant Panel. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the June 1st meeting and receiving updates from housing organizations and project updates.
Committee reviews six development projects including detention center and housing
The Site Development Review Committee will hear public comment and review six specific development projects. The agenda lists no new ordinances, budget changes, or procedural votes, focusing entirely on site development reviews for existing and proposed structures.
Housing Authority board to review insurance renewal, reports
The Great Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive reports from the executive director on administration, finances, leasing/occupancy, and police matters. The board will also discuss the renewal of its property and liability insurance, approve July 2026 meeting minutes, and ratify cash…
Housing Authority board to review RAD update, finances, and energy contract
The Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda board is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and communications, and hear reports on vacancies, financial statements, and police statistics. New business includes a RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) update, and information items cover the 2024 PHAS score, a master…
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, set levies and assessments
The Kalispell City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, including setting the mill levy, annual appropriations, and various district assessments. They will also hold a public hearing on a property tax exemption for the Fernwell Apartments and vote on a Planned Unit Development for 95 residential…
Committee reviews multiple development projects, including detention center and new 12-plex
The Kalispell Site Development Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss several development projects. The agenda includes old business items such as the Flathead County Detention Center, Timberwolf Residences, St Matthews School, Silverbrook Village, Lincoln Square, and Woodland Floral, as well as new…
Board to review final plat for 43-lot Meadowview Village Phase I
The Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on recommending approval of the final plat for Meadowview Village Phase I, a 43-lot residential subdivision on 26.7 acres along 46th Street South. The board will also approve minutes from the June 23 meeting and hear public comment. The…
AHROC to vote on AHTF policy, charter, and reserve balance application
The Affordable Housing Resident Oversight Committee will vote on adopting the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Policy and Procedures, the committee's own charter and bylaws, and a Reserve Balance Application. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and introduction of new members.
County to approve $1.36M jail cooling upgrade and $203,971.50 9-1-1 consoles
The Missoula County Commission will consider several contracts and purchases, including a $1.36 million cooling system upgrade at the detention facility and new 9-1-1 center consoles. They will also appoint a member to the Tax Appeal Board and discuss a letter seeking a housing grant exception.
Council to consider $1.5M TIF for North Park Apartments, solid waste ordinance
The Billings City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending the solid waste collection and disposal code, and will consider conditional approval of up to $1,500,000 in tax increment financing assistance from the East Billings Urban Renewal District to DRG North Park Apartments, LLC…
Committee to discuss housing study RFP for $126K grant
The Housing Study Advisory Committee will discuss a draft Request for Proposal for a housing study funded by a $126,000 PRO Housing grant from HUD. The study must be completed by May 2027. The committee will also set its meeting schedule and select a chair.
Historic Preservation Commission to review demolition and design requests
The Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss updates on the Basin Creek Park Historic District and the Butte Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. The commission will also review demolition requests for two properties and a design review for the Knights of Columbus building.
Council considers bonds for lead service line replacement and new housing development
The City Council will review a proposal for a 95-unit residential development and the issuance of bonds for water infrastructure. Other agenda items include adjustments to Mayor and Council salaries and expanding the Urban Renewal Agency Board.
Committee reviews multi-family housing and city waste storage projects
The Site Development Review Committee is reviewing several residential and institutional projects. The body will discuss new multi-family developments and a proposed city building for solid waste equipment storage.
Whitefish Housing Authority to discuss Mountain View Manor and strategic direction
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Section 18/RAD conversion and potential parcel splitting for Mountain View Manor. The meeting includes reviews of the Housing Choice Voucher voluntary transfer process and potential grant applications for home modifications.
Committee to hear findings from 2026 Missoula Renter Survey
The Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs Committee will hold a meeting with administrative items (roll call, approval of minutes) and one informational item: a presentation by the Front Step Community Land Trust and the Missoula Tenants Union on findings from the 2026 Missoula Renter Survey. No votes or…
Commission to discuss public safety mill levy, utility rates, and budget carryovers
The Helena City Commission holds an administrative meeting to discuss and provide direction on multiple items, including fiscal year 2026 budget carryovers, updates to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund guidelines, and proposed rates and charges for water and wastewater services. The commission will also consider…
Housing Study Advisory Committee to select chair and discuss draft RFP
The Kalispell City Housing Study Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the scope of its work, review a draft Request for Proposal (RFP), set future meeting dates, and select a chairperson. The committee will also hear public comments on any topic.
Resort tax committee reviews financial reports and project updates
The Whitefish Resort Tax Monitoring Committee will review financial reports and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The group will also discuss public works and parks projects funded by resort tax dollars.
Committee plans to present survey results and action items to City Council
The Sustainable Tourism Management Plan Standing Committee will approve minutes and discuss updates on the community survey, which has 154 responses toward a goal of 250. They will decide on actions to prepare two biannual presentations for City Council that summarize survey results, the fall tourism report, and…
Great Falls Housing Authority reviews insurance renewals and funding request
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss insurance renewals and a funding request from the Boys & Girls Club. The meeting includes the administration of the oath of office for Nena Horner.
Anaconda Public Housing Authority discusses budget and RAD updates
The Board will review financial statements, extraordinary expenditures, and community police statistics. Discussion includes updates on the RAD Incentive Compensation Plan and current budgeting.
Board to consider lot size variance for the Nelson family
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide if the Nelson family can create a 0.5-acre lot on the 'A' Hill property. This request seeks relief from the standard 10-acre minimum lot size required in the Anaconda Residential Estate District.
Board to consider $500K grant for low-income home rehab
The Board of County Commissioners will act on a consent agenda of 14 items and one action item. The action item is a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for rehabilitating low- to moderate-income owner-occupied homes to address failing septic systems and health/safety issues. Consent items include a trail…
County Commissioners will terminate the office panic button contract
The Granite County Commissioners will review and decide on a range of items, including reports on roads, bridges, solid waste, and dam operations. They will discuss the renewal of the Home Companion Program using Area V funding and will vote to end the contract for county office panic buttons. Additional topics…
City Commission to consider rezoning 305 21st Ave S to R-2 medium-density residential
The Great Falls City Commission will consider a first reading of Ordinance 3285 to rezone 305 21st Ave S to R-2 Single-family Medium Density. The consent agenda includes setting public hearings for the Gibson Park concession lease, the Business Improvement District and Tourism BID budgets, and a rules update. The…
Council work session on transit study, affordable housing, animal services
The City Council holds a work session to receive updates on four items: the FFY27 MPO Unified Planning Work Program, the MET Transit Financial Sustainability and Governance Study, the LB Lofts affordable housing development, and animal sheltering services. No formal votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is…
Council to hold public hearing on preliminary FY2027 budget
The Kalispell City Council will hold public hearings on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and on water, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment facility plans. The council will also consider amending off-street parking fees and a first reading of parking updates, a design contract for Fire Station…
Review of several site development projects and apartment complexes
The committee will review ongoing and new site development projects across Kalispell. Discussion includes updates on multiple apartment developments, a stormwater facility, and a commercial remodel.
Whitefish Housing Authority to adopt FY2027 budget, discuss strategy
The board will consider adopting the FY2027 Public Housing Operating Budget (Resolution #309) after it was tabled last month. They will also discuss the Whitefish Housing Strategy and approve an updated Memorandum of Agreement for Legacy Homes Program rental units. Additionally, the board will review Housing Choice…
Missoula council considers $130k purchase of 28 acres for Milwaukee Trail park
The Missoula City Council will hold public hearings on acquiring 28 acres of the historic Milwaukee Rail Corridor for a future trail park and on a land use plan amendment for the Reserve to Scott area. The council will also approve a $366,391 contract for security camera upgrades at city parks and aquatics facilities…