Big Sky Community Housing Trust

Big Sky Community Housing Trust, located at 88 Ousel Falls Road in Big Sky, Montana, is dedicated to increasing the housing inventory available to residents in the area. One of their projects, the RiverView Apartments, is a new apartment complex being built in collaboration with Ace Hardware along Highway 64. The Housing Trust's portion of the project is set to be completed in June, with the formal application process starting in April.

Through their Rent Local program, BSCHT acts as a bridge between local workers and homeowners looking for long-term tenants. This program helps locals find homes and allows homeowners to generate consistent income, ultimately benefiting the economic health of the community.

If you work full-time in Big Sky, you can join the homeownership waitlist with BSCHT. This list is used to resell MeadowView Condos, provide new ownership opportunities through Good Deeds, and sell future developments like Yellowtail Residences.

With real estate prices on the rise and vacation rentals dominating the market, many Big Sky residents struggle to find housing. The vacancy rate for long-term rentals in Big Sky was at 0% at the end of 2022, and the average cost to purchase a nonluxury condo was $1,182,500. As a result, a large portion of Big Sky's workforce now commutes from at least 40 miles away.

Big Sky Community Housing Trust creates affordable housing through various initiatives, including developing affordable housing projects, securing funding and resources with local stakeholders, and advocating for policies that support affordable housing. In their seven-year history, they have successfully funded projects such as MeadowView, Good Deeds, RiverView, Powder Light, and Rent Local Listings.