Front Step Community Land Trust

06/16/2026

We’re back for another fun-filled Housing Night at the Paddleheads game on July 17!

General admission tickets are $5 if purchased through the link below, and proceeds support your favorite housing nonprofits in Missoula.

We’ll be hosting a carnival with games and Homeword is raffling off a stand-up paddleboard!

06/12/2026

Invitation to comment! Front Step Community Land Trust is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to acquire the site at 2220 13th St and develop two three-bedroom townhomes that will remain permanently affordable. Learn more about this project and submit comment by July 1 at our site --> https://www.frontstepclt.org/public-notice

06/11/2026

Congratulations to one of our newest homeowners, Lynette!
As a single mom, Lynette says she's extra proud to become a homeowner.
Lynette was born and raised in Missoula and works at the University of Montana.
She was tired of renting and was looking for a permanent home for her 10-year-old daughter and their cat, Chrysty. Last winter, she saw a social media post about a Community Land Trust home for sale.
"I saw that it was available and so I applied the same day I saw it," she says.
Earlier this spring, her family settled in and now she's picking out paint colors - teal, blue, magenta rose, whatever they want.
“Now that I have my own place, we can make this whatever we want it to be. And make it homey and make it safe for us.”
Lynette says she's already meeting friendly neighbors. Welcome, Lynette!

06/10/2026

Check out Shelterforce's recent piece on how "strange bedfellow" coalitions are tackling the nationwide housing shortage, with interesting comparisons between what Montana and other states have achieved.
Linked at our site with more of the latest housing news painting a new picture of what the future could hold: https://www.frontstepclt.org/news

06/02/2026

FYI: Montana still has same-day voter registration, but you'll need to head to the Missoula County Elections Center on Russell to register and vote in today's primary! Useful info here from The Pulp.

A Montana court has preserved same-day voter registration ahead of the June 2 primary, but new ID rules are still in effect. Here's what's changed.

06/01/2026

NOTE: Event postponed!
Join our free training in collaboration with American Red Cross of Montana to learn how to assess and defend your home, whether you own or rent.
Message us or RSVP to [email protected] for more info.
Photo: Adobe Stock

05/28/2026

Free training opportunity!
Join American Red Cross and Front Step CLT Saturday June 6th 2-4 p.m. in the Home Resource Community Room for a Wildfire Preparedness and Home Assessment Training!
Come learn how to assess your home (and your neighbors’ homes) for wildfire safety, and brush up on other ways to prepare for wildfire and wind storms! Snacks, drinks and info on other Missoula wildfire preparedness work will be provided! RSVP to [email protected] (:

05/21/2026

The income levels for 2026 are higher and more folks might qualify for our program than they realize! Visit our site to learn more.

05/19/2026

Applications close May 22 for the studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms available at Ravara Homes. We're very excited to see folks move into these beautiful, new-build, attainably-priced homes that start at $177,000. We also encourage folks to check out the income qualification calculator as the updated numbers for 2026 mean more folks might qualify.
Check out our site to learn more and shout out to our partners at First Security Bank!