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Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Belgrade, Montana, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Applicants must not currently own a home
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum credit score of 640
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Homeownership education and financial planning courses required
  • Residency: Must live or work in Gallatin, Park, or Madison County for at least one year prior
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
  • Must not currently own a home; at least 3 years since bankruptcy discharge; 300 sweat equity hours; live/work in Gallatin/Park/Madison County 1 year; U.S. citizen or LPR
  • A home in Gallatin County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Gallatin County

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

80% of Gallatin County’s area median income

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

$130,200
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Gallatin County’s homes

  • 57.8% single-family
  • 10.4% townhouse
  • 11.7% 2–4 units
  • 14.5% 5+ units
  • 5.6% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$667,600

Gallatin County median home value

29%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Gallatin County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Homeownership education and financial planning courses required.

  2. Contact Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Applicant Interest Form; applications accepted when open, and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Belgrade, Montana, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley. Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley builds affordable homes sold at cost to income-qualified families (below 80% AMI) in Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties. Partner families complete 300 hours of sweat equity, homeownership education, and financial planning. No-to-low interest financing provided. Homes sold at cost below market rate. No-to-low interest financing. 300-hour sweat equity. 3-county coverage. Financial education included. Funding comes from Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley donations; Montana Board of Housing.

Do you have to pay it back?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley. The assistance is recorded in 1st position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Applicants must not currently own a home. On credit, the program states: Minimum credit score of 640. A homebuyer education course is required, through Homeownership education and financial planning courses required. Residency requirement: Must live or work in Gallatin, Park, or Madison County for at least one year prior. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Must not currently own a home; at least 3 years since bankruptcy discharge; 300 sweat equity hours; live/work in Gallatin/Park/Madison County 1 year; U.S. citizen or LPR.

What are the income limits?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Homes sold at cost; housing costs may not exceed 30% of household income. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Belgrade, Montana.

How do you apply?

Applications for Habitat for Humanity Gallatin Valley Homeownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Applicant Interest Form; applications accepted when open. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.