Housing program goes before commissioners for vote

Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 31 are poised to vote on a program that could bring a total of $9 million in funding for workforce housing assistance to the county.  

It’s the last day commissioners can vote on the housing assistance program created by the 2023 Legislature. In recent weeks, citizens, business owners, community leaders and housing professionals have flooded the commissioners’ office saying the program is critical in addressing a shortage of affordable housing here. 

Commissioners at 9 a.m. are set to consider a resolution participating in the program created through House Bill 819 and designating a Community Reinvestment Organization that would carry out the program.