T
he secret is out! Gallatin Valley is a great place to live and more and more people are deciding to call it home. The U.S. Census confirmed what most of us already knew: Gallatin County was the fastest growing county in Montana, Bozeman officially became a metropolitan, and the area is continuing to grow rapidly. Home prices in the county have shot up since 2020 and are now well above the national average. The good news is, though, that are Realtors, businesses and nonprofits that want to help you find your home here in Big Sky Country, whatever your needs may be.
YourHOME New If you’re looking to buy a home there are many experienced, professional Realtors in the area who can find something perfect for you.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The HRDC provides a variety of services and is a major player in addressing affordable housing issues in Bozeman. The organization helps folks who qualify for services like down payment assistance and rental assistance. HRDC is also working to bring more affordable housing to the rest of the valley through both rentals and homeownership. HRDC also runs two shelters in the area to provide a safe place for anyone in need to spend the night during the winter months. The Warming Center is a seasonal shelter open to anyone in need from November through March. 2015 Wheat Dr., Bozeman, 406-556-1123. There is an emergency shelter located in Livingston open between November and March as well. 121 S. Second St., Livingston, 406-333-2537. Information on both shelters can be found at thehrdc.org.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GALLATIN VALLEY
Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley has built over 80 homes people can afford in the Gallatin Valley since the organization opened its doors in 1991. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, apply to be a partner family, or need critical home repairs, Habitat is a worthwhile option. Habitat for Humanity also operates the ReStore, which sells new and gently-used furniture, building materials, appliances and home goods to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds from sales are used to fund affordable homeownership and repair programs Visit habitatbozeman.org for more information. 230 Arden Dr., Belgrade, 406-388-8225
FAMILY PROMISE OF GALLATIN VALLEY
Family Promise is a rotating shelter for families that operates out of a network of churches in the valley. Families have somewhere to stay at night, and then in the day, they spend time job and home searching, taking financial education classes, working with a case manager, etc.1603 Tschache Ln., Bozeman, familypromisegv.org, 406-582-7388
