Nov. 10 Deadline For Mortgage, Rent Assistance Approaches

Montanans who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for rent and mortgage payment assistance, but time is running out to apply for the monthly assistance. The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday all applications must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Since the program’s May inception, Montana Housing, with assistance from NeighborWorks Montana, has approved more than 1,100 applications and awarded more than $4.2 million in rental and mortgage assistance to Montana families and individuals statewide.

Emergency Housing Assistance applicants who need assistance with the application can contact Neighbor-Works Montana at covidrelief@ nwmt.org or by calling 406-604-4500.