Hidden Creek Affordable Housing Development in Bozeman | 2026 Update

Summary: A long-planned affordable housing project in Bozeman is officially moving forward. The Hidden Creek Community broke ground on May 1, 2026, and will bring 182 apartments and workforce housing options to a site near Oak Street. Leasing is currently anticipated to begin in July 2027. This is one of the few developments in the area targeting deeper affordability tiers (30% AMI), which are often the hardest to build.

What Is the Hidden Creek Development?

Hidden Creek is a new affordable housing neighborhood in Bozeman developed through a partnership between Gallatin County, United Housing Partners (UHP), HRDC IX, and the City of Bozeman. The project is developing 5 acres of a vacant parcel North of Bozeman High School into a mixed housing community designed to serve local residents across multiple income levels.

Where Is the Hidden Creek Affordable Housing Development Located?

The development is located at 805 Park Drive. This vacant parcel of land is on an empty lot north of the Gallatin County Rest Home on Durston Road, which is across the street from Bozeman High School. The lot is south of Juniper Street and east of the Walton Homestead Subdivision. 

What Will Be Built at Hidden Creek?

The project includes a mix of rental housing and limited homeownership opportunities:

Apartments

• 182 total units
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project
• Five buildings:
  • Four 3-story buildings
  • One 4-story building with an elevator

The development is designed to serve residents earning 30%, 60%, and 70% of Area Median Income (AMI), with a strong emphasis on deeper affordability. All 40 units at the 30% AMI level will include Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), helping ensure housing access for those with the greatest need.

In addition to the rental apartments, the project includes a homeownership component made up of nine equity-restricted homes offered through a community land trust. This structure is intended to create long-term affordability while still providing a path to ownership.

The plan also includes an additional infrastructure-ready parcel that will remain under Gallatin County ownership, allowing for future community-focused use as needs evolve.

What Is a Community Land Trust?

A community land trust (CLT) is a model that keeps housing permanently affordable.

• The land remains owned by a public or nonprofit entity
• Homes are sold with resale restrictions
• Future buyers also benefit from below-market pricing

This prevents properties from being priced out of reach over time, which is a major issue in Bozeman’s market.

How Is the Project Funded?

Hidden Creek is a true public-private partnership, with funding coming from multiple sources:

• Gallatin County
  • Donated the land
  • Contributed $2.46 million in ARPA funds
• City of Bozeman
  • Contributed $2 million in Gallatin Impact Funds
  • Provided incentives through the Affordable Housing Ordinance
• United Housing Partners
  • Structured financing using 12 different funding sources

It took a mix of funding sources to make the project work, especially at the lower-income levels.

When Will Hidden Creek Be Completed?

• May 1, 2026 → Groundbreaking
• 2026-2027 Under construction
• July 2027 (anticipated) → Leasing begins

Given the scale of this development, this will take several years to complete.

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*Rendering courtesy of City of Bozeman planning documents