Our Work in 2025
The Coalition's 2025 work plan focused on implementing three tools from the 2022 Housing Action Plan:
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Low Income Housing Tax Credit (Tool #1)
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Rehabilitation Loans & Grants (Tool #10)
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Coordinated Entry System (Tool #12)
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We are also building a flexible, local source of funding to support the development and preservation of housing in Park County.
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Click here to read and download flyers about our work in 2025.
Tool # 1
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Boundary Development, in partnership with HRDC, plans to develop Sheep Mountain Residences, 48 rental homes on Brookstone Street in northeast Livingston, about 1/2 mile from the wellness center.
The apartments will be affordable to households earning 60% of Park County's area median income (AMI) or less. Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits are necessary to reach this level of affordability.
The Montana Board of Housing awards the highly sought-after tax credits. We hope this project is awarded tax credits at the Board's meeting in October.
Rendering by ASPEKT Architecture & Design
HAP Tool #10
Rehabilitation Loans & Grants
Park County is partnering with HRDC on a home repair and rehabilitation program for Park County homeowners. The Coalition is leading the implementation of this program, which is funded by the Community Development Block Grant Housing Stabilization Program. Stay tuned for details!
HAP Tool #12
Coordinated Entry System
The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a standardized process that multiple community organizations can use to prevent and address homelessness. The goal is for people experiencing a housing crisis to have equal and fair access to community organizations participating in the CES. These organizations work together to rapidly assess each household's needs and prioritize them for referrals to housing and assistance. ​
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Park County began using CES in 2021 and now has five participating organizations: HRDC, L'esprit Behavioral Health Center, ASPEN, Community Health Partners, and the Park County Drop In Center.
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The Coalition's work this year will facilitate the work of the current CES participants and explore participation by new key community organizations, like Livingston HealthCare.
Our Work in 2024
The Coalition's 2024 work plan began implementation of three tools from the 2022 Housing Action Plan:
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Accessory Dwelling Units,
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Employer-Assisted Housing Partnerships, and
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Zoning Reform.
This plan built on the work of our 2022 subcommittees, included ideas generated by participants in our November 2023 housing discussion, and was refined by input from the Coalition's Steering Committee and other community partners, like Montana State University Extension, Park County.
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Click here to watch a presentation about the 2024 work plan.​
Click here for a flyer with information about the 2024 work plan.