Gallatin Media Center

Public Invited to Open House to Learn More About Hidden Creek Affordable Housing Project 

For immediate release: Nov. 27, 2024 

Media contact:
Cola Rowley, Gallatin County Deputy County Administrator
406-582-3047
cola.rowley@gallatin.mt.gov 

Public Invited to Open House to Learn More About Hidden Creek Affordable Housing Project 

Gallatin County is making significant progress in developing the vacant land north of the Gallatin County Rest Home and south of Juniper Street. The proposed new neighborhood, Hidden Creek, will feature permanently affordable housing options, including apartments, rowhomes, and a parcel to remain under county ownership. 

Project Update
As part of its commitment to addressing the region’s housing needs, Gallatin County, in collaboration with United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) and the Human Resource Development Council, District IX (HRDC), has secured a major milestone for the Hidden Creek project. The Montana Board of Housing recently awarded the project a competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), which will provide essential funding to move the development forward. 

The Hidden Creek neighborhood will include: 

  • 182 LIHTC apartments, providing affordable rental options for local residents. 
  • 8 equity-restricted rowhomes for sale through a community land trust (CLT) to ensure long-term affordability. 
  • A county-owned parcel for future use. 

Learn more about the LIHTC program here. 

The partnership is now finalizing site design and subdivision details, with plans to submit the formal site plan to the City of Bozeman in the near future. View the latest draft of the site plan here. 

Open House Invitation
To ensure transparency and engage with the community, Gallatin County invites the public, neighbors, and interested parties to a drop-in open house to learn more about the Hidden Creek neighborhood. 

Details 

  • Who: Gallatin County, United Housing Partners, and HRDC 
  • What: A drop-in informational open house to review the latest designs, ask questions, and share feedback on the Hidden Creek project. 
  • When: Monday, December 2 (No formal presentation; visit during either session)
    Noon–1 PM
    7 PM–8 PM 
  • Where: Gallatin County Courthouse, Community Room (Room 300)
    311 W. Main Street, Bozeman, MT 

This event provides an opportunity for the community to see the most up-to-date designs and participate in shaping a project aimed at addressing Bozeman’s critical housing needs. 

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Whitney Bermes