Montana Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program provides rent and utility assistance to Montanans who have been financially impacted, directly, or indirectly, by the COVID-19 pandemic. Renters can apply directly for rental and utility assistance, and landlords can apply on behalf of renters so long as the application includes the renter’s co-signature and required documentation.

NeighborWorks Montana and its network of partners are here to help you apply for assistance. Check out the ways you can apply today!

Apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance program on your own at HOUSING.MT.GOV. This link will take you to the state’s application page where you will be able to fill out the application electronically, attach any required documents, and submit your application on your own.

If you want or need help filling out the application, you can:

1. Schedule an appointment with one of our application processors who will assist you by phone.
2. Get help in-person at one of the locations listed below. Please call the organization closest to you to find out more about their hours of availability.

Schedule an Appointment (these are locations that offer in-person appointments)

Helpful Hints

Prior to your appointment, here’s a list of documents that would be helpful for you to have!

FOR RENTERS:

1. • Lease Agreement
   • Demonstration of need:
     • A late rent or eviction notice
     • Utility bill, late payment notice or shut off notice
   • Income documentation:
     • 2020 IRS tax return
       OR
     • Documentation of all household member income sources for the most recent two months, which may include:
       • Paystubs for wages earned for the past two months
       • Most recent Social Security or pension award letter
       • TANF statement
       • Unemployment insurance benefit statement
       • Evidence of child support income for the past two months
       • Self-employment 2020- Schedule C or profit and loss statement
       • Documentation of other income for the past two months

FOR LANDLORDS

• Gather the W9 for the appropriate rental property where you have notified a renter of a late payment or sent an eviction notice
• You will need your renter’s signature on the application once you are ready to submit

To address frequently asked questions, please CLICK HERE.