Missoula faces housing challenges as federal HUD funding remains uncertain

MISSOULA — The search for housing in Missoula continues as residents face new challenges following the closure of the Johnson Street Emergency Shelter and the conclusion of the city's housing sprint

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding plays a role in the housing search process.

Watch to learn more about how HUD funding impacts Missoula: Missoula faces housing challenges as federal HUD funding remains uncertain

“We have a limit to what we can contribute to households and finding housing,” said Gwenyth Rafuse, director of HUD programs at the Missoula Housing Authority.

HUD provides grants directly to the city to assist with housing efforts. With their partners, like the Missoula Housing Authority, they can assist those looking for housing, sometimes throu