Housing Authority of Billings
Housing Authority of Billings is a housing authority that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Public Housing programs. As of July 1st, 2022, Housing Authority of Billings has 2 waiting lists that are open now or opening soon.
Housing Authority of Billings serves Billings.
Open Housing Authority of Billings Waiting Lists
Open Until Further Notice:
Housing Authority of Billings Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Authority of Billings (HAB) is currently accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications. This waiting list is open indefinitely.
There are four ways to apply:
1. Visit the HAB office to pick up an application, located at 2415 1st Ave., North, Billings, MT 59101, during normal office hours.
2. Request an application be mailed to you by calling 406-245-6391 during normal office hours.
3. Download an application here, then print and complete.
4. Follow this link to apply online.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. No documents are needed at this time.
The HAB does have a preference for homeless applicants.
More information can be found by visiting the HAB website at http://www.billingsha.org, or by calling 406-245-6391 during normal office hours
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (406)245-6391.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 07/17/2017.
Open Until Further Notice:
Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Housing Authority of Billings (HAB) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.
The HAB offers six Public Housing communities with 274 units that are scattered throughout Billings.
There are four ways to apply:
1. Visit the HAB office to pick up an application, located at 2415 1st Ave., North, Billings, MT 59101, during normal office hours.
2. Request an application be mailed to you by calling 406-245-6391 during normal office hours.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. No documents are needed at this time.
The HAB does have a preference for homeless applicants.
More information can be found by visiting the HAB website at
http://www.billingsha.org, or by calling 406-245-6391 during normal office hours.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (406)245-6391.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 06/19/2015.
About Housing Authority of Billings
More information about Housing Authority of Billings can be found on its website at http://www.billingsha.org/.
Representatives of Housing Authority of Billings may be available by phone at (406) 245-6391. Unless otherwise noted above, applications will not be provided or accepted by phone.
About the Housing Authority of Billings Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Housing Authority of Billings manages 556 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following is a summary of the types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of September 30th, 2021:
|
Standard | Homeownership | Family Unification | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH |
Vouchers |
458 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 69 |
Monthly Cost Per Voucher |
$540 | $567 | $526 | $517 | $481 | $434 |
Monthly Cost |
$247,104 | $3,968 | $526 | $6,205 | $4,331 | $29,932 |
Household Characteristics of Voucher Holders for Housing Authority of Billings
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 9% having issued approximately 65 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 5 years and 11 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 13 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2 persons and has a household income of $12,334 per year. 96% of households were very low income (VLI) and 77% were extremely low income (ELI). 24% of households had wages as a major source of income, 2% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 68% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
5% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 49% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 25% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 22% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
39% of households included children, 5% of which had two adults in the household. 34% of households with children have a female head of household. 67% of all households were headed by a female.
27% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 5% of all heads of households being Black and -1% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Housing Authority of Billings Housing Choice Voucher program, 29% include at least one person with a disability. 49% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 65% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
38% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 37% with 2 bedrooms and 25% with 3 or more bedrooms. 22% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Housing Authority of Billings voucher holders in 2016 was $303 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $669. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $103.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
Public Housing Apartments Operated by Housing Authority of Billings
458 Byrd St
Billings, Montana
Low Income Housing Managed by Housing Authority of Billings
720 N 18th St
Billings, Montana
Income Based
Studio-3 BR Subsidized
502 S 4th St
Bridger, Montana
Call For Rent
1-2 BR Subsidized
715 S 28th St
Billings, Montana
$25-835
1-2 BR Subsidized
902 3rd St E
Roundup, Montana
Call For Rent
1-2 BR Subsidized
Accessible
62+
725 N 25th St
Billings, Montana
Call For Rent
1-2 BR Subsidized
62+
Accessible
Accessible
115 N 24th St
Billings, Montana
Call For Rent
Studio-1 BR Subsidized
Accessible
62+
815 S 28th St
Billings, Montana
107 N 28th St
Billings, Montana
$602-774
Studio-2 BR Subsidized
707 W Main St
Laurel, Montana
1115 S Adams Ave
Red Lodge, Montana
335 Sioux Ln
Billings, Montana
Sioux Lane
Billings, Montana