Jana Richter

Last week, Missoula lost two crucial resources: the Johnson Street Shelter and the Montana Eviction Intervention Program, both due to expiring COVID-era funding. These actions follow cuts to Montana Fair Housing earlier this year, which left renters with fewer legal resources amid systemic tenant-landlord power imbalances.

Right now, Missoula faces a critical moment. Most of our community members rent their homes, and neighbors across the housing spectrum are suffering from a dire housing shortage. Rising costs and instability continue to push people out of their homes, neighborhoods, and Missoula altogether.

As the City finalizes its new Unified Development Code this fall, small steps won’t be enough. We need bold changes that expand home choices for all and make it easier

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