Community Development

CREATING A DIVERSE AND VIBRANT MISSOULA

Through public and private partnerships, the Office of Housing & Community Development works to:

• Increase housing options that are affordable to all levels of our community.
• Ensure a strong safety net for those living in poverty through the implementation of Reaching Home: Missoula’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.
• Support economic development opportunities to help our community grow.
• Support thriving neighborhoods and engage all Missoula residents through their Neighborhood Councils.
• Continue Missoula’s long history of conservation and climate action by adhering to the triple bottom line: People, Planet, Prosperity.

COVID-19 Related Information

Mortgage and housing assistance 

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

 Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Accounts

• Receiving IRS Economic Impact Payments

Emergency Housing Assistance Program

• Coming Soon: Montana Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Montana Department of Commerce, Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Housing and Shelter Resources

Renter / Landlord / Homeowner 

• Montana Law Help - free legal information and resources, or call 1-800-666-6899
• Salvation Army of Missoula - rent assistance, or call 406-549-0710 
• Associated Students of the University of Montana Renter Center - student resources, or call 406-243-2017
• Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development (WORD), Inc. of Missoula -  some limited rental assistance and other resources, call Kim Hope 406-544-1276
• The Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
• Homeword's Property Partner Program

Emergency Shelter

During this time, please begin by calling one of the phone numbers below for assistance:

• Missoula Coordinated Entry System Access Points 
  • YWCA - 406-543-6691
  • Poverello - 406-728-1809
  • Dial 2-1-1 or 406-549-5555, and ask to speak with an operator about your housing situation

The City of Missoula's Emergency Winter Shelter, operating at the Johnson Street Community Center because of COVID-19 conditions, will extend operation through April 30, 2021. The extension is made possible by funding offered by the Human Resource Council based in Missoula. The Winter Shelter will be open 8:00pm - 8:00am starting April 1 - April 30.