Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Montana Board of Housing/Housing Division
Program Name	Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters and homeowners who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	housing.mt.gov
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Eligibility Criteria	• Households experiencing a loss of income must provide documentation showing decreased income. • Must not be a recipient of rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Eligible Activities	Rent Move-in Fees (including security deposit, background checks, etc.) Mortgage (may include principal and interest) Homeowners Insurance (may include hazard insurance)
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord Mortgage Servicer
Administration Structure	Coming Soon
Maximum Length of Assistance	Coming Soon
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Up to $2,000 per month, with a $250 minimum
Household Contribution Requirements	Other
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$50,000,000.00

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