Program: Combined · Public housing units: 366 · Section 8 vouchers: 401 · Households served: 731 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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