Southwest Montana / Gallatin Valley
Bozeman · Gallatin County
Community type: Nonprofit or mission-driven villages providing affordable, transitional, or supportive housing.
Housing First Village is a permanent supportive housing neighborhood operated by HRDC (Human Resource Development Council) in Bozeman. The village pairs private, foundation-built micro-homes (roughly 150–250 sq ft) with shared facilities, low-barrier intake, and on-site case management for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness—not THOW pad leases or open-market rentals.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Grid-tied electric to foundation-built micro-homes; energy-efficient unit design per HRDC project specs. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal or community sewer/water infrastructure on the Wheat Drive campus—confirm utility routing with HRDC. |
| Build Certifications | Foundation-built micro-homes (150–250 sq ft)—not RVIA/NOAH THOWs. MSU architecture students contributed to select unit designs. |
| Pet Constraints | Confirm pet policy with HRDC supportive housing intake. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent benchmarks
Permanent supportive housing—no open-market lot rent. Residents access housing with case management support.
Utility inclusions
Confirm inclusions with HRDC intake staff.
Lease mechanics
Low-barrier permanent supportive placement—not a private market lease. Sobriety/employment not required for initial move-in.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Foundation-built micro-homes approximately 150–250 sq ft—not THOWs on wheels.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Intentionally designed neighborhood layout with shared facilities.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Confirm with operator.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied campus infrastructure.
Site edibles & gardens
Shared community space; confirm gardening program with HRDC.
Media & site documentation
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Confirm with the community
Confirm with the community
Planning land you own in Gallatin County?
Housing First Village is permanent supportive housing—not a Gallatin County THOW pad lease or backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing full-time housing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Foundation-built micro-homes with shared community facilities; permanent supportive housing with case management, healthcare navigation, and job-readiness services.
Program-based permanent supportive housing through HRDC. Residency is referral/intake based—not open-market lease or BYO THOW. Phased build-out toward 19 foundation-built homes; confirm current availability with HRDC.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Community garden
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Permanent supportive housing operated by a nonprofit— not a THOW land-lease village or ADU pathway. Montana classifies THOWs as RVs; this project uses foundation-built units under local housing programs. Editorial context only—not an offer of tenancy.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.