Housing Whitefish disburses first payments for assistance program

Housing Whitefish has distributed the first payments for the Whitefish Workforce Assistance Program. 

This initiative, aimed at supporting individuals and families facing housing affordability challenges in the Whitefish area, received 37 applications in this first round of applications. 

Out of the 37 applications, 17 were approved for assistance. Applicants not approved either paid under 30% of their income towards rent, made over the area median income or did not meet residency requirements for Whitefish.