Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Butte

Affordability in Butte, MT

Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data for Butte. Butte has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 310 units, which represent a meaningful source of below-market housing for eligible renters in the area.

Safety

Violent crime data for Butte from the FBI Crime Data Explorer is not available in our current dataset. For local public safety information, the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Division publishes reports you can review directly.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Butte have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Butte

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Butte rates 72 (Very Walkable), 21 (Minimal Transit) for public transit, and a Bike Score of 76. Riders who depend on public transportation should plan ahead, as transit options are limited.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 2 districts serve Butte, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Butte, MT

Butte has a modest cost of living compared to many Montana cities, which can make income-based and HUD-assisted housing especially valuable for renters stretching a tight budget. Lease Lantern does not have current median income data for this city from Census ACS 5-Year estimates, but the presence of 310 income-restricted units across 4 properties reflects meaningful investment in affordable housing here.

• Income-restricted units available: 310 across 4 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties
• Eligibility: Rents at these properties are tied to area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD, not open-market rates
• No high flood-risk properties: All 4 mapped properties fall outside high-risk flood zones, meaning renters are less likely to face flood insurance requirements or displacement risk

To find out if you qualify for a specific property, contact the management office directly -- income limits vary by program and household size.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 affordable housing properties in Butte have been mapped for flood zone data. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's HUD-assisted inventory.