Important: In Missoula, neither the City nor County provides code enforcement for private rental housing. If you have a habitability issue, you must take action yourself using the resources below.
Free civil legal aid for low‑income Montanans. They handle housing, eviction defense, and landlord‑tenant disputes.
Phone: 1-800-666-6899
Website: mtlsa.org
241 W. Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 543-8340
Investigates housing discrimination and provides education on fair housing rights. If you face discrimination based on race, disability, family status, etc., contact them.
Phone: (406) 542-6600
Website: montanafairhousing.org
Provides general information about landlord‑tenant laws. Does not provide legal representation or enforce individual complaints.
Phone: (406) 841-2840
You can sue your landlord for damages (e.g., withheld deposit, repair costs) in small claims court without a lawyer. Filing fee is typically around $50.
Address: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 258-3310
Join a tenant union! Collective bargaining is often more effective than individual action. Contact us to get started.
Email: tenantunion@missoulaneighbors.org