Missoula Housing Authority

09/25/2026

A big thank you to Angel Care! 💙

Last week, Angel Care joined our Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) PCC meeting as a guest presenter. Angel Care provides in-home care for community members in need, working primarily with VA recipients and private pay clients.

Connecting with local partners like Angel Care is a key part of how our FSS program supports participants. FSS helps MHA voucher holders work toward their education, career, and financial goals, and graduates leave the program with an average of $7,700 in savings.

Current voucher participants can learn more about FSS here: https://www.missoulahousing.org/family-self-sufficiency

09/18/2026

Villagio Application Open House

Looking for an affordable place to call home? Join us for a one-on-one appointment to complete your rental application for Villagio on Missoula's Northside!

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 1140 Otis Street, Missoula, MT

2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes
In-unit laundry, balconies & underground parking
Pet friendly | Playground & community room
Income limits apply (60% AMI)

Spots are limited — sign up: https://tinyurl.com/yptffuyz
More info: https://tinyurl.com/44ccu6ac

Questions? [email protected] | (406) 549-4113

09/18/2026

MHA's Foster Youth Program More Than Doubled This Year!

Sam Oliver and Gwen Rafuse (MHA's Director of HUD Programs) have been sharing the story of our Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program with leaders across the state, including a roundtable in Bozeman with Governor Gianforte, HUD Secretary Scott Turner, and Regional Administrator Tim Geitner, plus a presentation to Missoula's Housing, Redevelopment & Community Programs committee.

FYI serves young adults 18–25 who've exited foster care and are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Since 2017, the program has grown from 7 to 23 vouchers, after HUD fully approved MHA's request for 12 more this year.

✅ 74% of new vouchers successfully leased
✅ 70% enrolled in Family Self-Sufficiency
✅ 29% identify as Native American, mirroring statewide foster care demographics

09/16/2026

Last Saturday, our crew joined Home ReSource's annual Spontaneous Construction event and built a gardening shed and chair entirely out of found and reused materials. Seven hours, zero new materials, one seriously impressive shed. 🏡♻️

All SponCon creations, including ours, will be on display at Home ReSource until the Zero Waste Awards on October 3rd. Stop by the store to vote for your favorite and place your bids!

09/11/2026

Catch our own Evan Hauser on NBC Montana tonight, talking affordable housing options in Missoula, including what "qualifying income" actually means. 📺

Story here: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/affordable-housing-options-for-missoula-residents

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🏡 Villagio Application Open House

Looking for an affordable place to call home? Join us for a one-on-one appointment with a property manager to complete your rental application for Villagio, a 200-unit community on Missoula's Northside, built in 2023!

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1140 Otis Street, Missoula, MT 59802

✅ 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes
✅ In-unit laundry & private balconies
✅ Pet friendly with underground parking
✅ Playground & community room
✅ Income limits apply (60% AMI)

Spots are limited, sign up for a time here: https://tinyurl.com/4cm5f6m5

More info on Villagio here: https://tinyurl.com/44ccu6ac

Questions? Contact the Villagio property manager at [email protected] or (406) 549-4113.

08/19/2026

🏡 You're Invited: Open House at Opportunity Place! 🏡

Join us Monday, August 24th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to tour Opportunity Place, a new affordable apartment community we proudly manage at 901 S 3rd St W, Missoula!

Opportunity Place offers 1BR/1BA and 2BR/2BA units, income-restricted at 40%–80% AMI, with rent based on income. Every unit features a galley kitchen with island, in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, a private patio or deck, and more. Community amenities include an elevator, community room, outdoor BBQ area, and on-site management.

🚶 Walk-ins welcome, no RSVP needed!

Questions? Contact Kayla Brewer, Property Manager, at 406-549-4113 x217 or [email protected].

Learn more: https://www.missoulahousing.org/affordable-housing/opportunity-place

08/14/2026

🎖️ Congratulations to Rebecca Stancil! 🎖️

MHA is so proud and honored to know and work with Rebecca Stancil, who was just awarded the 2025 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation by Governor Gianforte! Rebecca was recognized for her leadership in connecting veterans and their families with housing, employment, and supportive services, and for her tireless dedication to the Missoula community through countless veterans' initiatives.

Rebecca was one of 12 Montana veterans honored this week across Lincoln, Ravalli, and Missoula counties for their continued service to their communities long after taking off the uniform.

We see the impact of your work every day, Rebecca, thank you for uplifting veterans and families across Missoula and beyond. This honor is so well deserved!🇺🇸

📸 courtesy of the Governor's office.

Learn more about all 12 honorees: https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor-Gianforte-Honors-Western-Montana-Veterans