Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 4,465 · Households served: 3,531 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Montana Department of Commerce operates a Section 8 voucher-only program in Helena, serving Lewis and Clark County. The agency administers 4,465 Section 8 vouchers, providing assistance to 3,531 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the program supports families in securing affordable housing without managing any public housing units.
The Montana Department of Commerce ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, notably outpacing the Helena Housing Authority, which administers 401 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among the nine authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its significant role in providing housing assistance.
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 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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