The Montana Coalition to Solve Homelessness found nearly every community in the state had experienced a “dramatic increase” in the need for shelter and other services in the past three years.
The Missoula City Council on Monday shot down a measure to ban tourist homes in residential districts, saying code reform will go further in permitting more housing types and a wider array of business in such areas.
A developer's appeal over the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of a building permit on private property at Fort Missoula opened on Monday night with both sides arguing their case before the Missoula City Council.
Missoula County was set to begin collecting impact fees on new development earlier this year, but said it needs more time to address how the fees are calculated and administered.
Republican lawmakers Monday announced their intention to bring legislation aimed at “cutting red tape” around the building of housing in the state, while Democrats are voicing support for creating capping rents.
Colorado voters across party lines say they support the policies that state lawmakers are prioritizing this session when it comes to increasing the state’s housing supply.
While the national economy defied predictions of a recession and is now riding an upward curve in many categories, the cost of housing continues to plague consumers, according to a national study released last week.
With the spring construction season nearing, the Missoula Redevelopment Agency is working to fill the funding gap in a Northside workforce housing project and the infrastructure needed to support it.
The city's push to reform its zoning codes will likely address the sponsor's ultimate goal of getting other businesses, such as corner markets and coffee shops, permitted in residential zones.