Montana State Resources
Homeownership Resources
The Montana Native Homeownership Coalition is committed to connecting tribal communities with resources that promote and sustain homeownership. This page is dedicated to state-level resources that could support these efforts. As new information becomes available, we will add it to this page.
Infrastructure Resources for Tribal Housing & Development
The following guide provides an overview of infrastructure funding and technical assistance programs available at the state level in Montana. Each entry includes a description, eligibility details, and direct links to more information and applications.
Description: Supports infrastructure projects like water, wastewater, and public buildings that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income communities.
Eligibility: Federally recognized tribal governments, local governments, and cities or counties.
Requirements: Projects must demonstrate community need, cost reasonableness, and benefit to low- to moderate-income populations.
Description: Provides grants and loans for projects that conserve, manage, develop, or preserve Montana’s renewable resources.
Eligibility: Tribal governments, municipalities, conservation districts, and local authorities.
Requirements: Environmental review, matching funds, technical feasibility.
Description: Offers low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Eligibility: Native American tribes, municipalities, or water/sewer districts.
Requirements: Must meet environmental and engineering standards. Projects must be on the DEQ priority list.
Description: Planning grants that help fund the initial stages of infrastructure projects (engineering, feasibility, and PERs).
Eligibility: Local and tribal governments.
Requirements: Planning documents must conform to state guidelines and aim toward shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
Description: Though focused on housing finance, this program can support infrastructure tied to housing developments.
Eligibility: Developers and tribes engaging in multi-family or homeownership housing projects.
Requirements: Tied to affordable housing development. May require integration with federal programs.