Department Of Commerce

Commerce Fiscal Year 2027 PHA and Administrative Plan

Montana Department of Commerce is providing an opportunity for public review and comment on the proposed amendments to the FY2027 Administrative Plan. This plan is available for public comment from March 2, 2026, until April 15, 2026. 

A virtual public hearing will occur on April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. to discuss changes regarding revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. 

FY27 PHA Admin Plan summary of substantial changes

On March 5, 2026, Commerce received a public comment indicating we may have mistakenly posted Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 with language indicating that certain HOTMA policies would be in effect on July 1, 2026, when the FY27 PHA Administrative Plan will go into effect. Upon review, Commerce determined there were errors in the original Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 posted on March 2, 2026, for public comment. The effective date of those policies will be at a later date than July 1, 2026, based on future HUD guidance and implementation of the related HOTMA regulations.

To correct this oversight, a corrected Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 have been added below. These corrected chapters are the versions Commerce intends to use, and request the public to provide feedback on these chapters.

REGISTER FOR PUBLIC HEARING

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If there are any other types of accommodations needed to fully access the hearing, please contact Commerce at housing@mt.gov no later than 5 p.m. on March 6, 2026.

FULL DRAFT FY27 ADMIN PLAN

This plan will not go into effect until July 1, 2026. Please refer to the current FY2026 Administrative Plan available below until that time.

PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT

Full Admin Plan FY2026