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Helena Housing Authority
Helena Housing Authority is based in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT and administers 401 Section 8 vouchers and 366 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MT004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 731. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-02-10.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,136 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,319 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,647 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,250 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,496 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,870 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Electric) | $46 | $59 | $71 | $82 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $43 | $52 | $65 | $87 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $69 | $86 | $104 | $107 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $38 | $46 | $59 | $76 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59410 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $1,840 |
| 59421 | $1,010 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,040 |
| 59601 | $1,150 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,280 | $2,390 |
| 59602 | $1,420 | $1,630 | $2,040 | $2,820 | $2,950 |
| 59623 | $1,150 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,280 | $2,390 |
| 59625 | $1,150 | $1,320 | $1,650 | $2,280 | $2,390 |
| 59633 | $1,040 | $1,190 | $1,480 | $2,050 | $2,160 |
| 59635 | $1,060 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $2,090 | $2,190 |
| 59636 | $1,330 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,650 | $2,770 |
| 59639 | $780 | $890 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,620 |
| 59640 | $1,420 | $1,630 | $2,040 | $2,820 | $2,950 |
| 59648 | $1,180 | $1,350 | $1,690 | $2,340 | $2,450 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Helena Housing Authority
812 Abbey St, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 442-7970
Official website: hhamt.org
Email updates
About Helena Housing Authority
Overview
The Helena Housing Authority operates 366 public housing units and administers 401 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 731 households. With an occupancy rate of 95%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Scale and standing
The Helena Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 401 Section 8 vouchers. In comparison, the Montana Department of Commerce administers 4,465 vouchers. Statewide, the Helena Housing Authority holds the fifth position in terms of voucher size among the nine authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in Montana.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,180 to $2,040, with an average of $1,624. This is higher than the state average of $1,406. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 59602 at $2,040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 59639 at $1,180.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Montana Department of CommerceHelena, MT, 4,465 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.