Eviction Prevention Resources
Access the following resources as early as possible to avoid an eviction.
Montana Eviction Intervention Program
- www.mtlsa.org or call 1-800-666-6899
- www.mtlsa.org/apply-for-services/ to apply for services
Federal Eviction Prevention Resources
- U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Step-by-Step Guide for People at Risk of Eviction
- Housing Counseling and Eviction Prevention
- HUD Housing Counselors link to contact a counselor in your area
- Preventing Evictions: Information for HCV Landlords
- Fair Housing Obligations and Evictions
- National HUD Rent Relief Webpage
- What To Do If You're Facing Eviction | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- VA Assistance to Help Avoid Eviction or call (877) 424-3838
Local tenant rights, laws and protections
Access these resources for legal assistance and information
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Judicial Branch
Other Eviction Prevention Resources
- Local mediation resources or eviction diversion programs
- Landlords may apply for emergency rental assistance. CFPB’s Help for Landlords page, the CFPB ERA tool, and HUD’s ERAP FAQs for Housing Choice Voucher Landlords
Other State, Federal or National Resources
- HUD COVID-19 Resources for Renters
- Emergency Housing Vouchers through CoC Check the availability of vouchers locally by contacting a Montana CoC partner
- Montana Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Find local emergency rental assistance with the CFPB tool
- Know Your Fair Housing Rights
- NFHTA Forum | On the Brink: The Looming Eviction Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Strategies for Eviction Prevention
- Tools for Landlords with Tenants Impacted by COVID-19
- COVID-19 Homeless System Response: Tenant Guidance: Rental Repayment Plans
- ACL Elder Care Locator
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or call 866-674-6327
- National Multifamily Housing Council Eviction Mitigation Principles
- Rental Help in Montana
- Montana Community Action Partners
- 2-1-1 in Montana
- Eviction Prevention Program in Missoula
- Poverty Impact Initiatives in Billings
- Montana Fair Housing
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Help for homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency
- USA.gov: Help with Bills & Food Assistance
- Findhelp.org
- Find Shelter | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Just Shelter
- Local mutual aid groups
- Property Management Resources SBA COVID-19 relief options and business counseling
If you are a HUD-assisted resident: There are additional eviction protections and flexibilities for HUD-assisted residents. Coordinate with local Office of Multifamily Housing and Office of Public and Indian Housing staff to serve HUD-assisted residents. You can also contact your local HUD Field Office for more information.