Applications are available - but please note there is a wait list.
Applications for Red Alder Residences are available below as a downloadable PDF file, and a digital form which can be submitted online. Additionally, applications are available at the Red Alder office. If submitting a physical application, you can drop it off or mail to the following address:
Red Alder Residences
1549 Red Alder Loop
Helena, MT 59601
Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc. manages Red Alder Residences on the West side of Helena. We are proud to provide safe, stable homes that people in our community can afford.
Red Alder Residences consists of garden‐style one, two, and three‐bedroom homes for both seniors and families. These rentals feature a universal design and several fully accessible units are available. Amenities include a community room, off‐street parking, a playground, community gardens, and a washer/dryer set in each apartment. Snow removal and lawn care services are provided. There is a small storage space for each apartment.
Income qualifications apply, but the rent is NOT calculated based on income. Tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers (or similar) are welcome and encouraged. Tenants are responsible for electricity, phone, internet, and cable. The security deposit is $250. One pet under 30lbs is allowed with an additional $250 Deposit. A one-year lease is
Current monthly rents*:
ONE BEDROOM $650-775
TWO BEDROOM $815-875
THREE BEDROOM $975-1025
Rents are maintained at moderate levels through the nonprofit operation of Rocky Mountain Development Council in partnership with the Montana Department of Commerce
There are a limited number of subsidized apartments at Red Alder. In order to be considered for these, you MUST apply through Helena Housing Authority at (406) 442-7970 or https://hhamt.org
Tenants are responsible for Electricity, Telephone, Internet, & Cable. We recommend contacting Rocky’s LIHEAP Program at (406) 447-1625 if you need assistance paying your heating bill.
Local Community Partners
Mosaic Architecture
Valley Bank
North Fork Development
Anderson Consulting
City of Helena
Montana Department of Commerce
Mountain Plains Equity Group (Billings)
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IMPACTS OF RED ALDER RESIDENCES
1. Red Alder Residences will provide Helena with 85 units of workforce and low-income affordable housing.
2. Red Alder Residences will reduce Helena and Lewis and Clark County’s shared medical, first-responder, supportive services burden through stable, quality housing for vulnerable and at-risk populations.
3. Red Alder will help stimulate local economy by creating construction jobs and 2 full-time positions after completion of the project.
4. Red Alder Residences will assist in furthering goals and objectives belonging to Helena and Lewis and Clark County's strategic plan.
5. Red Alder Residences will help strengthen the local HRDC (Rocky) which provides critical services to those in need.
AMENITIES
- Playground
- Community Gardens
- Community Room
- All units will be visitable
- A portion of units will be ADA accessible
- Units will have fully equipped kitchens
- Air conditioning
- Garden style apartments on approximately 9 acres
- Within Helena city limits; close proximity to downtown and services such as education, medical, groceries, and public services
