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Missoula Housing Authority
Missoula Housing Authority is based in Missoula, Missoula County, MT and administers 1,121 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MT033. Program type: Combined. Households served: 993. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,143 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,655 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,417 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,828 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,252 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Rowhouse/townhouse), effective 2026-02-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $29 | $38 | $52 | $65 | $78 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $78 | $105 | $142 | $177 | $214 |
| Heating (Electric) | $47 | $62 | $84 | $105 | $127 |
| Heating (Oil) | $115 | $154 | $209 | $260 | $315 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $24 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $11 | $14 | $18 | $22 |
| Other Electric | $28 | $36 | $49 | $60 | $75 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $10 | $12 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $11 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $17 | $22 | $30 | $37 | $45 |
| Water | $31 | $36 | $41 | $47 | $51 |
| Trash Collection | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
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.
Latest from Missoula Housing Authority
- Drop In and Apply: Introducing Application Open Houses at MHAMissoula Housing Authority is introducing drop-in application open houses for nonsubsidized housing options without requiring appointments.
- Housing Night Returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field July 17Homeword and Missoula Housing Authority are hosting Housing Night at a baseball game to benefit local housing nonprofits.
- Xplorer Maps Annual "Buy a Blanket, Give a Blanket" Promotion in Honor of Memorial DayXplorer Maps is partnering with Missoula Housing Authority to provide blankets to veterans through a buy-one-give-one promotion.
- Villagio Open HouseMissoula Housing Authority is hosting an open house for available 2- and 3-bedroom homes at Villagio.
- MT NAHRO Elects Sam Oliver as PresidentSam Oliver has been elected as the new President of the Montana Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59801 | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
| 59802 | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,690 |
| 59803 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 59804 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,930 |
| 59808 | $1,270 | $1,540 | $1,820 | $2,520 | $3,040 |
| 59812 | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,600 | $2,220 | $2,670 |
| 59820 | $1,090 | $1,320 | $1,560 | $2,080 | $2,500 |
| 59821 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,670 | $2,140 | $2,500 |
| 59823 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,640 | $2,220 | $2,620 |
| 59825 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,580 | $3,120 |
| 59826 | $1,150 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,500 |
| 59833 | $1,150 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $2,110 | $2,550 |
| 59834 | $1,710 | $2,090 | $2,460 | $3,410 | $4,110 |
| 59846 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,500 |
| 59847 | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,660 | $2,300 | $2,770 |
| 59851 | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,690 |
| 59868 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,690 | $2,340 | $2,820 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Missoula Housing Authority
1235 34th St, Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-4113
Official website: missoulahousing.org
Email updates
About Missoula Housing Authority
Overview
The Missoula Housing Authority operates as a combined program, administering 1,121 Section 8 vouchers. It does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only authority. The authority serves 993 households, with an occupancy rate of 88%.
Scale and standing
The Missoula Housing Authority ranks second in the state of Montana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 9 authorities with vouchers. This places it among the largest in the state, just behind the top-ranked authority. Its significant voucher count reflects its substantial role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Missoula ranges from $1,450 to $2,480, with an average of $1,667. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,406. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 59834 at $2,480, while the lowest is in ZIP code 59820 at $1,450.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.