Habitat for Humanity of Missoula Homeownership Program
First mortgage · New construction · Income limit 80% of AMI
Newly-constructed Habitat single-family homes
See details Sep 2026
Down payment assistance · Montana
Buying a home in Missoula County, MT
1 county-wide program, plus 11 statewide and 62 nationwide.Missoula has 1 program that covers the whole county. On top of those, 11 statewide and 62 nationwide programs are open here. Start with your city or ZIP to see which apply to the home you want.
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Anywhere in MissoulaAnywhere in Missoula County
1 program for every Missoula address1 program that covers every Missoula address
It asks for a homebuyer class.This is run for the whole county, so a home in Missoula, Orchard Homes or Lolo can use it. It asks for a homebuyer class.
AMI is HUD’s area median income for Missoula, adjusted for household size. Each program publishes its own dollar limits.
The Missoula marketThe Missoula housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat kinds of homes are here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Missoula
- 57.7% single-familysingle-family
- 5% townhousetownhouse
- 10.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 18.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 8.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
About condos. None of the 1 county or city program here list condos as eligible.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Missoula’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
44.9%
of Missoula homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$110,100
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)HUD area median income, Missoula County, 4-person household (FY2026)
$75,598
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)Median household income in Missoula (Census ACS 2024 5-year)
58.8%
of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Montana: 69.2%)
The two income figures measure different things. HUD’s area median income is the one programs use. 14 of the 74 programs here set their income limit as a share of Missoula County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Missoula County
Free help in MissoulaFree help in Missoula
2 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in the county2 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies with an office in Missoula County
Missoula’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.Habitat for Humanity of Missoula Homeownership Program asks for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Counted from HUD’s list of approved agencies: active offices whose ZIP code is in Missoula County.
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All cities in Missoula CountyAll 8 cities and places in Missoula County
Missoula questions
Can I use a county program anywhere in Missoula?
The 1 county-wide program cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs are only for homes inside that city’s limits. Each agency sets its own rules, so confirm on the program’s official site.
Can I combine a county program with a city program?
Sometimes. Combining ("stacking") programs is set by each administering agency, and some do not allow a second program on the same home. Each program’s page links to the agency that can say.
What is the area median income in Missoula County?
HUD publishes it once a year; the 2026 four-person figure is shown above. Programs set their limits as a share of it, adjusted for household size, and the published limits page lists each one.
Do Missoula programs accept condos?
None of the 1 county or city program here list condos as eligible. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
Where can I take a homebuyer class in Missoula?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 2 agencies have an office in Missoula County. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
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Sources
Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–September 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024), tables B01003, B25077, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035, B19013. Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.