Pheasant Glen — Income-Restricted Housing in Helena, MT 59602

3440 Ptarmigan Lane, Helena, MT 59602

Tax credit

32 units · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2003
Income limit
50% AMI
Bedrooms
32 1 bedroom

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Rents and income limits in 59602

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,040/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$81,600/yr
Renters in 59602 paying 30% or more of income on rent
35%

Income limits (2026)

Lewis and Clark County, MT area · median family income $122,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$24,750$41,150$65,900
2$28,250$47,050$75,350
3$31,800$52,950$84,750
4$35,300$58,850$94,150
5$38,680$63,550$101,650
6$44,360$68,300$109,200
7$50,040$72,950$116,750
8$55,720$77,700$124,300

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size59602Wider area
Studio$1,420$1,151
1 bedroom$1,630$1,320
2 bedrooms$2,040$1,653
3 bedrooms$2,820$2,289
4 bedrooms$2,950$2,392

Wider area = Lewis and Clark County, MT. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,520 (59635) to $1,910 (59636).

Census figures for 59602 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,464. Median household income $92,985. 16% of homes are rented. 35% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 6% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 59602's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 59602

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Pheasant Glen?

No phone is listed for Pheasant Glen. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Pheasant Glen Section 8 housing?

Pheasant Glen is listed as income-restricted housing in Helena, MT 59602 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Pheasant Glen?

Public records list 32 units at Pheasant Glen in Helena, MT 59602. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Pheasant Glen?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 59602 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Pheasant Glen?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Pheasant Glen in Helena, MT 59602. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Helena, MT 59602?

Most income-restricted buildings in Helena, MT 59602 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $41,150, and $58,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($65,900 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Helena, MT 59602?

For many programs in Helena, MT 59602, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $41,150 a year for 1 person and $58,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $65,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Helena, MT 59602?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Helena, MT 59602, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Helena, MT 59602 is $2,040 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Pheasant Glen take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Pheasant Glen has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Helena, MT 59602 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Pheasant Glen.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.