Upcoming Affordable Housing Solutions in Bozeman

Bozeman’s housing problem is not a secret. With the median home price hovering over $700,000, a lot of people who work here cannot afford to live here.It can feel like nothing is changing. But behind the scenes, there are nonprofits, developers, local government, and neighbors working on real projects that add more attainable homes to the mix.

This post rounds up some of the affordable and workforce housing projects that are planned, in progress, or recently completed in and around Bozeman, so you can see what is actually happening on the ground.

Photo credit: Hennebery Eddy Architects

Upcoming Affordable Housing Projects

Hidden Creek

Gallatin County is partnering with United Housing Partners, LLC and HRDC on a new affordable housing community called Hidden Creek. The project is on a 9.8-acre site north of Durston Street and south of Juniper Street, near the Gallatin County Rest Home.

Quick facts

• Type: Primarily rental apartments with a small for-sale component

• Units: 182 rental apartments using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), 8 equity-restricted rowhomes in a community land trust

• Who it serves: Income-qualified renters and buyers

• Extra: A parcel will be reserved for future infrastructure and will stay under county ownership

This is one of the larger income-restricted projects on the west side of town and could make a real dent in the number of affordable rentals available.

Aspen 8

Aspen 8 is a mixed-income development in Midtown Bozeman, between 7th and 8th Avenue, behind the U-Haul building that has been approved.

Quick facts

• Type: Mixed-use with housing and commercial

• Units: 289 total, with about 40% income- and rent-restricted

• Who it serves: Households earning 60% or less of the area median income

• Building:

  • Ground-level commercial space

  • Second-floor parking garage with 135 spaces

  • Five stories of housing above

You can see more on the Aspen 8 project here. 

The Guthrie

The Guthrie is a workforce housing project near downtown Bozeman at the corner of North 5th and Villard, on the former Bridger Rehab and Care Center site. This project has been approved.

Quick facts

• Type: Apartment building

• Units: 111 one-bedroom apartments

• Who it serves: About half of the units will be designated as affordable housing

• Location perk: Walkable to downtown and close to transit

Find out more about The Guthrie here.

Turnrow

On the north side of town, the city is trying a new model by partnering directly with a private developer.

Using $5 million in American Rescue Plan funds, the city invested in critical sewer infrastructure. In return, the developer is donating a 5-acre parcel near Billings Clinic for approximately 100 affordable housing units.

Quick facts

• Type: Future affordable rental housing

• Units: Around 100 planned

• Who it serves: Income-qualified renters

• What’s different: City infrastructure investment in exchange for land set aside for affordable housing

City leaders hope Turnrow will serve as a template for future public-private partnerships focused on attainable housing. Learn more about Turnrow here.

Wallace Works

Wallace Works is a mixed-use project at 801 N Wallace in northeast Bozeman.

Quick facts

• Type: Mix of row homes, live-work units and apartments

• Affordable component:

  • 7 workforce rental units

  • Reserved for households earning up to 80% of the area median income

  • Deed-restricted for 50 years to keep them affordable over time

You can learn more about the Wallace Works development here.

Completed Affordable Housing Projects

These projects are already built and occupied, but they show the kinds of solutions Bozeman organizations and partners are putting in place.

Westlake Heights

Westlake Heights Apartments are located in Midtown Bozeman and are part of a LIHTC community.

Quick facts

• Type: Affordable rental apartments

• Units: One-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans

• Features: All-electric kitchens, private balconies or patios, walk-in closets, in-unit washer and dryer

• Pricing: As of May 2025, rents started around:

  • $1,333 for a one-bedroom

  • Up to $1,990 for a four-bedroom

Check current eligibility requirements and availability on the Westlake Heights site.

Bridger View Homes

Bridger View is a neighborhood just east of Story Mill Park with a mix of market-rate and below-market homes. 

The below-market ownership portion of this neighborhood is managed by Headwaters Community Housing Trust, who are using a Community Land Trust model to ensure that the below-market value homes remain affordable in the long term.

Quick facts

• Type: For-sale homes

• Units: 62 total

  • 31 at market value

  • 31 priced below market for middle-income buyers

• Who it serves: Buyers earning up to 120% of the area median income for the below-market homes

• Long-term affordability: Resale prices are capped so the homes stay attainable for future buyers, not just the first owner

This project is a good example of how deed-restrictions can keep ownership opportunities within reach for local workers. View more about the Bridger View project here.

Cameron Crossing

Cameron Crossing is a 51-acre neighborhood at Jackrabbit Lane and East Cameron Bridge Road, offering access to both Bozeman and Belgrade.

Quick facts

• Type: Factory-built homes in a land-lease community

• Units: Two-, three- and four-bedroom homes

• Pricing: Homes starting in the low $200,000s

• Fees:

  • No traditional property taxes

  • Monthly community fee starting around $850, including lot rent

  • Five-year lease terms, with annual increases per community rules

Visit the Cameron Crossing website for current pricing and details.

Yellowstone Landing Workforce Housing

Yellowstone Landing is located next to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at the Yellowstone Airport Plaza.

Quick facts

• Type: Workforce rentals

• Units: One-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans

• Amenities:

  • Fully equipped clubhouse

  • Hot tub

  • Co-working space

  • Other shared amenities

• Who it serves: Many units are pre-leased by local employers, including Bozeman Health, to secure housing for employees

This model ties housing directly to local jobs, which has been a major challenge in the valley.

Arrowleaf Park

Arrowleaf Park is a newly built affordable community at 1619 Tschache Lane in northwest Bozeman.

Quick facts

• Type: Income-restricted rentals

• Units: One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes

• Features: Pet-friendly options and ADA-accessible units

• Partners: Developed by HRDC and GMD Development

• Childcare on-site:

  • An early childcare center run by Family Promise

  • Open seven days a week with extended hours

  • Working on scholarships based on family need and income

Learn more about Arrowleaf Park here. 

Perennial Park

Perennial Park is the sister project to Arrowleaf Park, focused on older adults.

Quick facts

• Type: Income-restricted rentals for residents 55 and older

• Features:

  • Full kitchens

  • In-unit washers and dryers

  • Private balconies

  • Energy-efficient windows

• On-site services:

  • Community Health Partners clinic offering medical, dental and other care

  • Community gardens and walking paths

  • Fitness room and library

You can see current income limits and details for Perennial Park here.

How to Learn About Availability and Qualifying

Because these are income-restricted or workforce housing communities, eligibility and availability can change often.

A few starting points if you are trying to qualify or get on a list:

• Property websites: Most projects have their own website or a property management page with current income limits, waitlist info and contact numbers.

• HRDC: HRDC is involved in several of these developments and is a key local resource for housing assistance and referrals.

• Headwaters Community Housing Trust, Family Promise, Community Health Partners and other local nonprofits: These organizations often know about new openings, support services and scholarship programs tied to housing.

How To Get Involved In Bozeman’s Affordable Housing Work

Bozeman has a long road ahead when it comes to affordability, but there are a lot of smart, committed people working on it.

If you want to be part of the solution, you can:

• Support local organizations like the Headwaters Community Housing Trust, Family Promise, HRDC and One Valley Community Foundation through donations or volunteering

• Show up at City Commission meetings when housing is on the agenda

• Apply to serve on the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board

• Share factual information about these projects so the conversation stays grounded in what is actually being built

If the cost of housing in Bozeman has you wondering whether you can afford to stay, you are not alone. For a deeper look at why homes here are so expensive and the broader solutions being discussed, take a look at this post.