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Money Matters
24 MONTANA SENIOR NEWS • FEBRUARY | MARCH 2023

Find Affordable

Housing for Seniors

BY JIM MILLER

(SAVVY SENIOR) Finding affordable
senior housing options can be difficult,
depending on where a person lives. Senior
apartments for some retirees are a good
option, and a number of government
programs are available that can help out
financially. Here are some tips on finding
a low-income senior apartment that fits
your budget and living preferences.
START WITH FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Several different government programs
available to help qualifying individuals
locate and pay for housing. You can search online for low-income housing at senior living sites, like After55.com and SeniorHousingNet.
Housing Choice Voucher Program com. Montana has an official Housing Website with more information and resources: visit housing.mt.gov
(Section 8): This program allows you to for details. © Peshkov, Bigstock.com.
find the housing you want. The govern-
ment provides the amount allowed by your Public Housing: These communities to low-income families, the elderly, and
voucher to the landlord each month. are generally apartment buildings or individuals with disabilities.
Privately Owned Subsidized Housing: complexes overseen by a city or county Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: This
HUD helps some apartment owners offer public housing agency. They are available program provides housing to low income
reduced rents to low-income tenants.

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