Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Organization: State of Montana (administered by NeighborWorks Montana and Montana Housing)

Overview:
This program provides rent, security deposit, mortgage payment assistance, and/or hazard insurance for those who have lost their job or substantial income due to COVID-19.

Focus Areas:

• Rent assistance
• Security deposit assistance
• Mortgage payment assistance
• Hazard insurance assistance

Geographic Scope:

• Montana (statewide)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Loss of job or substantial income due to COVID-19
• Annual income limits: Up to $125,000 based on family size
• Applicants are eligible even if they have now returned to work or regained income

Award Details:

• Maximum: Up to $2,000 per month
• The program pays the difference between 25% of the household's net monthly income and their eligible housing costs

Support Available:

• NeighborWorks Montana partners with Montana Housing to offer support to renters and homeowners
• Assistance available for those who have been previously denied or are having difficulty filling out applications

Contact Information:

• NeighborWorks Montana Phone: 406.604.4500
• NeighborWorks Montana Email: covidrelief@nwmt.org
• Apply at: nwmt.org/covidrelief

Application Process

1. Visit the application portal: nwmt.org/covidrelief
2. Assistance available: If you have been previously denied or are having difficulty filling out the application, contact NeighborWorks Montana for support

Support Contact

• NeighborWorks Montana Phone: 406.604.4500
• NeighborWorks Montana Email: covidrelief@nwmt.org

Note: Detailed step-by-step application procedures and required materials not specified in provided content. Contact NeighborWorks Montana or visit the application portal for complete application information.