One of the largest development projects to partner with the City of Missoula is rising from the grounds of a former Superfund site and will soon provide a blend of market-rate and income-restricted housing.
A bill that would revise the treatment of tax increment passed the Senate on its second reading on Tuesday, though Missoula County officials remain opposed to the measure.
A South Hills subdivision approved in 2009 is seeking a rezone allowing for open space while permitting duplexes on 77 lots initially zoned for single-family homes.
The Missoula City Council on Monday night extended an emergency ordinance adopted in 2023 to ensure the city remains in compliance with state law until it's able to fully reform its zoning and development codes.
While Missoula's unemployment rate of 3.2% remains below the national average, the loss of jobs in key sectors last year could have a ripple-effect across the city's economy, according to new data.
While prices continue climbing in Missoula's real estate market and the supply of housing continues to lag, the data used to track the changes over tine is beginning to show a slight trend toward improvement.