HomeMy WebLinkAbout005 Affordable Housing Plan Narrative & Developer InformationAffordable Housing Ordinance 38.380
Ordinance 2025-001
Affordable Housing Plan
Hidden Creek Apartments (the Project) will include 182 dwelling units, 100% of which will be
permanently rent-restricted to beneficiaries earning 70% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) through
deed restriction.
1. A description of the requested incentives in 38.380.040
a. Based on the incentives offered under sec. 38.380.040, Hidden Creek
Apartments meets the minimum standards set for in 38.380.020 and is
requesting the following Type A Incentives (Table 38.380.020-1) for multi-
household dwellings:
• For affordable housing developments in the R-3, R- 4, R-5, R-O, NEHMU, and
B-1 districts, one additional story of height (maximum 15 feet per story) is
allowed.
• Minimum motor vehicle parking requirement of one space per dwelling for
all districts other than B-3; however, the bicycle parking standards and
requirements of 38.540.050 remain applicable.
• For affordable housing developments in R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O and RMH, the
minimum area per dwelling standards in Table 38.320.030.A do not apply.
2. The applicable AMI and maximum rental rates applicable to each affordable
dwelling.
a. The Project will include the following AMI and max rental restrictions, based on
current federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) limits:
3. The total number of affordable dwellings, and market rate dwellings in the
development.
a. Hidden Creek will not include any market rate homes or apartments and shall
include the following unit mix for the rent-restricted units:
b. All affordable dwellings will be rentals. There is no market-rate included in the
development.
4. A narrative describing how the applicant will ensure the rental of the affordable
dwellings is only to income verified people for the duration of the affordability
period. In addition, the narrative must describe the management system the
applicant will use to meet the above requirement.
The applicant has been awarded federal tax credits that require income veriflcation
through section 42 of IRS tax code. HRDC will be the property manager and use
software to verify and manage tenant income. In addition, we have a third party that
reviews flles for every tenant’s income to manage income averaging. Finally, each
year, as required by our limited partnership agreement, we will audit our own books
to verify income. It is essential we have no tenants accepted over income, as such a
violation will lead to federal recapture of the tax credits.
5. A description of how each affordable dwelling will comply with the
development standards of this division.
The project is 100% permanently rent restricted, including 25% of the units
restricted to tenants earning 30% Area Median Income (AMI) and an overall average
income of 60% AMI using the federal income average (IA) set aside.
These units will be separated into two distinct condos; Hidden Creek 9 Housing
Associates will include 24 units all restricted to 60% or lower AMI and Hidden Creek 4
Housing Associates will be composed of 40 units restricted to 30% or lower AMI and 118
units restricted to 70% AMI or lower. Below is a verification of the math to show IA for
Hidden Creek 4.
AMI Level Number of Units Contribution to Total AMI
30% AMI 40 units 40 × 30 = 1,200
70% AMI 118 units 118 × 70 = 8,260
Step 1: Total AMI Contribution
1,200 + 8,260 = 9,460
Step 2: Total Units
40 + 118 = 158 units
Step 3: Overall Average AMI
9,460 ÷ 158 ≈ 59.87%
Since the land is was donated, the deed will have permanent affordability
restrictions. This qualifles the development for Type A, B, and C, but we are only
requesting Type A incentives which only require 5% and 50 years.
6. A description of common amenities or facilities the applicant will provide and
how the applicant will ensure the occupants of the affordable dwellings will
have the same access to such amenities or facilities.
100% of the dwellings are affordable on site, and all units will have the same access
to amenities and facilities. Amenities and facilities on site include the following:
Leasing Office – The leasing office will provide access to on-site staff, be an
informal seating area, and will be the place residents pick up packages that are not
delivered to their unit.
Community Room – The Community Room is an informal gathering place with
kitchenette, flre place, and a variety of seating. The Community Room will be
available for serve as a “3rd Space” in the development, encouraging community
networking and development. Pending management, the Community Room will also
be available to reserve for events – such as a child’s birthday party.
Fitness Room – The Fitness Room will be available 24 hrs a day with fltness
equipment commonly found at fltness gyms such as treadmills, stationary bikes,
free weights, etc.
Open Space “B” - Open Space “B” is immediately outside the Leasing Office &
Community Room. It is a covered seating space with an outdoor flreplace. Flexible
seating and seasonal plants will encourage residents to gather and socialize
together.
Open Space “C” - Open Space “C” is between building 2 & 3 with direct line of sight
to the public park across the street. This space will have a permanently installed,
large pergola with seating underneath to encourage gathering and neighborhood
connectivity.
Open Space “D” - Open Space “D” is between building 1 & 4. It will serve as a semi-
private space for residents of buildings 1 and 4, but will be available to everyone.
Seating and landscaping will encourage a more intimate experience.
Open Space “E” - Open Space “E” is a pedestrian pathway through the site. It
provides easy access to pedestrian connectivity throughout the site and greater
Bozeman area.
Open Space “F & G” - Open Space F & G are intended to provide an open green
space for lawn games such as soccer, frisbee, etc. The area will be relatively fiat
with easy visibility and few obstacles. Plantings will be strategically placed to
provide a buffer between building 5 and the open space.
7. A description of how each incentive will apply to each building within the
development, regardless of whether the building contains affordable dwellings
or market rate dwellings or both.
There are flve (5) buildings in the development. All buildings will contain affordable
dwellings. Type A incentives are applied to buildings as follows:
Building 1 (24 units): No incentives applied
Building 2 (36 units): No incentives applied
Building 3 (34 units): No incentives applied
Building 4 (36 units): No incentives applied
Building 5 (52 units): 1 additional story incentive applied
When considering all buildings holistically, on the site, they are using the following
incentives:
One Parking space per dwelling. Currently the site has more than one parking
space per dwelling – providing 211 Off-street and 10 On-street parking spaces in
total. (complying with parking reduction adjustment 38.540.050.B.1). However, the
design and development is utilizing this incentive to provide future fiexibility, such
as with the development of the “future pad sites” not yet designed.
Area per dwelling exemption. Currently the site has a total lot area of 210,000 SF
(rounded). This is 93% of the total required if the incentive was not utilized (220,200
SF required per 38.320.030.A).
8. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling in the development.
There are a total of 182 dwellings in this development. Number of beds per unit is as
follows:
# of Beds Total Units
1 88
2 80
4 14
9. Clearly identify on the preliminary site plan or preliminary plat the specific
location of each building.
This is completed for the site plan.
10. Information sufficient to determine the timing of construction and distribution
of affordable dwellings and market rate dwellings throughout the development.
Our planned start of construction with our partners at Montana Housing, Enterprise
Community Partners, Gallatin County, HRDC, HUD, and NeighborWorks is August 1,
2025 with a deliver for the flrst units for leasing in September of 2026 and flnal lease
up late in 2027. However, we do understand that entitlement processes in Bozeman
are typically 3-4 months slower than any other jurisdiction in Montana, and we may
not reach flnancial closing until October or November.
11. If the development is to be constructed in phases, provide a description of how
the affordable dwellings will be distributed among the phases including
whether the applicant proposes to have any subsequent phase of market rate
dwellings rely on affordable dwellings provided with earlier phases.
The Project will not be constructed in phases. The current Affordable Housing Plan
submitted herein shall cover the entire Hidden Creek Apartments affordable rental
housing development. However, the site hopes to also include two future parcels
reserved for a future minor subdivision that shall include a Community Land Trust (CLT)
with for sale homes also permanently restricted to beneficiaries based on income and a
parcel retained for Gallatin County use.
12. Any other information the review authority determines necessary to evaluate
the compliance of the affordable housing plan with the requirements of this
division.
On the evening of March 17, 2025, a public neighborhood meeting brought together
local residents, County officials, and the development team to discuss the proposed
development of Hidden Creek. The attendees expressed several concerns,
summarized below.
One concern expressed was the number of units and overall density, which many felt
may not flt with the mostly single family homes and duplexes of the existing
neighborhood. The developer shared that the buildings fronting Juniper Street comply
with current zoning with no affordable housing incentives utilized for those buildings.
Additionally the developer shared the buildings are designed speciflcally to “mimic”
townhouse style homes found in the neighborhood through design elements such as
scale, materiality, and form.
Traffic impact was another signiflcant issue, particularly the added congestion on
Juniper Street. The developer shared that the traffic study showed no concerns for
Juniper’s ability to handle the extra trips. Neighbors voiced fears that increased
vehicle activity could endanger pedestrians, especially those accessing Oak
Meadows Park. In response, the developer acknowledged the community's feedback
and committed to working with the City of Bozeman to implement safe crosswalks
connecting to Oak Meadows Park and hoping some of the cash-in-lieu could be used
for these improvements.
The most frequent complaint, however, was centered around parking. Many residents
advocated both in person and in written comment requiring one parking spot per
bedroom, rather than per unit, to better protect the limited offsite spots surrounding
the park and development. Concerns were also raised about adequate screening for
residents living west of the development, particularly from headlights. The
development team shared in the meeting that they are parking in excess of the
Affordable Housing Ordinance Type A requirement of 1 parking spot per unit. The
development has also attempted to create as much parking as possible without
negatively infiuencing other site requirements such as open space and accessibility.
These comments were similarly presented in prior public meetings, and the
development team has done everything allowable under site constraints to respond
with adequate compromise. For example, the developer and County will enhance
screening on the west property line to limit light pollution onto adjacent residential
properties. Additionally, balconies located on the west side of building 2 (abutting
residential lots) will be semi-opaque to increase privacy. Furthermore, the developer
has attempted to help resolve existing community conditions by entering into a
flnancial agreement with the neighbor to the east in order to gain a few extra feet.
While small, these few extra feet improve circulation and safety around the site,
including access to Juniper St and Oak Park Drive. The site is already parked beyond
the affordable housing allowance; to create any additional parking would infringe on
the City’s required 30 foot pedestrian easement east and west across the site, which
the City has already identifled as required over additional parking.
Hidden Creek Site Plan:
Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland
Exhibit
The Hidden Creek development proposes to use cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Article
38.270 of Bozeman's Municipal Code. Several favorable circumstances support this request,
ensuring that the development harmonizes with the community's recreational needs and city
planning priorities:
1. Connection to Bozeman High School: While Hidden Creek cannot add land to an existing
park, the development will extend a pedestrian access corridor, enhancing connectivity to
and from Bozeman High School. This access corridor will provide safe and convenient
passage for students, parents, and community members, further integrating the
development with the existing urban fabric.
2. Proximity to Existing Parks: The development is strategically located within 0.25 miles of
two existing parks. This proximity ensures that residents have immediate access to
recreational spaces, making additional on-site parkland less critical.
3. Infill Site Utilization: Hidden Creek is situated on an inflll site, promoting the efficient use
of land within the urban core. This approach aligns with the city’s goals of reducing sprawl
and enhancing the vitality of established neighborhoods.
4. Adequate Service Coverage: According to the adopted city-wide park master plan, the
area encompassing Hidden Creek is already adequately served by existing parks. This
ensures that the community's recreational needs are met without necessitating the
allocation of additional parkland within the development.
5. City Priorities and Enhancements: Accepting cash-in-lieu will enable the city to achieve
other important objectives, such as the enhancement of existing parks and furthering inflll
development. The funds generated through cash-in-lieu can be directed towards improving
and maintaining current park facilities, thereby beneflting the broader community.
In light of these favorable circumstances, the Hidden Creek development respectfully requests the
acceptance of cash-in-lieu of parkland. This approach not only complies with Bozeman's Municipal
Code but also supports the city’s broader goals of connectivity, efficient land use, and the
enhancement of recreational amenities.
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Gallatin County Affordable Housing
New Neighborhood Planned for the Vacant Land North of the Gallatin County Rest Home Site
This website provides updates for anyone interested in the development of the vacant land north of the existing Gallatin County Rest Home on DurstonRoad and south of Juniper Street.
Summary: Gallatin County, in partnership with United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) and the Human Resource Development Council, District IX (HRDC)are joining together to create a new neighborhood, called Hidden Creek, to positively impact the supply of permanent deed-restrictedcommunity affordable housing. The new neighborhood is planned to include 182 "Low Income Housing Tax Credit" (LIHTC) apartments, a communityland trust (CLT) with 8 "for sale" equity-restricted rowhomes, and an infrastructure-ready parcel that will remain under Gallatin County ownership. ClickHERE to learn more about LIHTC.
2/20/25 Update: the partnership is still in the process of subdividing the existing Rest Home from the vacant portion of the property. A formal site planwill be submitted to the City of Bozeman. Prior to that, please join us for an informational presentation and meeting:
Who: Neighbors or anyone interested in the developmentWhat: Informational presentation and neighborhood meetingWhen: Monday 3/17/25, 5:30pmWhere: 311 West Main Street, Bozeman Montana, Room 300 (3rd Floor of the Gallatin County Courthouse)A virtual option will also be available - LINK TO COMMISSION CALENDARLINK TO POSTCARD
Click HERE to see the last draft of the site plan. We will post updates to the site plan as they are available.
Project History
Efforts to add community housing on this vacant land began in 2021. Below is a summary of the timeline for the development of this site, starting with
the most recent efforts:
12/2/24: Gallatin County hosted two drop-in open houses with sessions during lunch and in the evening.
10/22/24: 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awarded for the Hidden Creek Community.
10/7/24: Gallatin County Commission discussion about the submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (Step 2 of
subdivision) application. Application signed and submitted to the City of Bozeman.
9/6/24: Comments received from the City of Bozeman regarding 2-lot minor subdivision PreApplication.
7/16/24: Gallatin County Commission discussion about the submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot Minor Subdivision PreApplication (Step 1 of
subdivision). Application signed and submitted to the City of Bozeman.
May 2024: The City of Bozeman commits $2 million dollars to the Hidden Creek project.
3/12/24: County Commissioners unanimously approve providing United Housing Partners $500,000 in ARPA funds with a 0% interest rate for the
Hidden Creek Project.
Fall & Winter 2023: Gallatin County, United Housing Partners and HRDC work through the details of the partnership, explore additional conceptual
designs, and funding opportunities.
8/10/23: United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) and the Human Resource Development Council, District IX (HRDC) selected by Gallatin County
through a competitive procurement process to partner on development of the subject property.
June 2023: Gallatin County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to continue to explore development scenarios and financial models. Three
qualified development firms were interviewed.
March 2023: Gallatin County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of the vacant portion of the Rest Home property; however, no
financially feasible proposals were received.
12/16/22: County and HRDC Team meeting with City of Bozeman Development Review Committee to discuss Informal Application.
12/1/22: Written comments issued from City of Bozeman Development Review Committee
Fall 2022: Informal Application and conceptual design submitted to the City of Bozeman for advice and direction.
Summer 2022: HRDC team prepared Informal Application for City of Bozeman.
8/9/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Continued Ideation
7/6/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Ideation
5/25/22: Gallatin County (Virtual) Meeting with Neighbors and Interested Parties
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5/23/22: Gallatin County (In Person) Meeting with Neighbors and Interested Parties
4/29/22: Gallatin County Employee Meeting: Goals/Research Sharing
3/4/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Goal Setting
March 2022: Gallatin County Employee Housing Survey administered by HRDC.
March 2022: HRDC selected by Gallatin County through a competitive procurement to assist the County with PreDevelopment Services.
January 2022: Gallatin County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for PreDevelopment Services to explore guidance and assistance in
potentially partnering with a developer for the Rest Home site.
11/29/21: Gallatin County Employee Housing Meeting led by HRDC.
November 2021: Gallatin County Employee Childcare Survey administered by HRDC.
October 2021: Bozeman City Commissioners approved the rezoning of Rest Home property from R-3, residential medium density, to R-4,
residential high density.
Early 2021: Initial discussions and brainstorming about using vacant county-owned property for housing.
If you have comments on the process of developing this property,
please contact the Gallatin County Commission by:
- Emailing commission@gallatin.mt.gov
- Calling 406-582-3000
- Mailing or dropping off comments to Gallatin County Commission, 311 W. Main St., Room 306, Bozeman, MT 59715
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July 2024 Public Meeting Presentation
Hidden Creek Apartments
Hidden Creek Apartments
Bozeman, Montana
Public Meeting July ‘24
In partnership with: The Human Resource Development Council of District IX
The Team Who We Are
United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) was
formed in October of 2022 to develop,
rehab & preserve affordable housing
in Montana, the Rocky Mountain Region,
and the Pacific Northwest. The UHP team
brings extensive capability, capacity, and
experience in developing affordable
housing with complex funding sources
including twinning 4% and 9% tax credits
on the Twin Creek Apartments in Helena.
The Human Resource Development Council,
District IX (HRDC) was established in
1975.HRDC's community development team has
completed over $120 million dollars in housing
and public facilities development, resulting in over
950 homes created, preserved, or rehabbed, and
HRDC’s property management arm, Resource
Property Management,provides property
management services for 507 units including
7 LIHTC properties in Montana.
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The Team Mission & Vision
Mission: Build and rehabilitate affordable housing
for communities that need it most.
Vision: We form strong partnerships with our
stakeholders and build sustainable housing that
brings pride to communities and dignity to
residents. We face challenges and solve problems
with integrity, transparency, and grit.
Mission: HRDC instills hope, develops
resources, designs solutions and changes lives.
Vision: We envision a place where poverty has
no impact because opportunities and quality of
life are equally afforded to everyone.
Shared goal for this project:
*Gallatin County Housing Needs Assessment.
Draft Report – Feb 2024.
In Gallatin County, only 6% of homes are affordable to people earning less than 120% of AMI.*
As such, we see Hidden Creek Community as a blueprint of innovative urban development,
demonstrating the full power of public-private partnership in maximizing return to a community!
Partnerships Collaboration & Commitment
UHP brings leadership, experience, and
expertise in financial modeling to structure
complex financing to leverage the number of
high-quality affordable dwellings delivered
from the limited 9% LIHTC funds available.
HRDC brings extensive development and
management experience to the partnership,
integration to its programs to tenants, and
will serve as the primary developer on the
community land trust and for sale homes.
Gallatin County brings the donated
land (w/ permanent affordability
restrictions), $2.45 million in
ARPA, and will finance, develop,
and operate the daycare facility.
Bozeman brings $2 million in Gallatin
Housing Impact Funds, shallow and deep
zoning incentives for affordable
housing,and a commitment to expedited
City review and permitting.
The Project Summary
Hidden Creek Apartments will be a 182
dwelling apartment complex with 100% of our
units below 70% AMI.
Additionally, the LIHTC apartments will be the
financial driver for Hidden Creek Community
which adds 8 Community Land Trust (CLT)
homes for sale, & a Gallatin County owned &
operated daycare.
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LIHTC
Apartments
CLT
Homes
Daycare
The Project Location
The Project will be built on 5.06
undeveloped acres north of the
Gallatin County Rest Home (1221
Durston Rd). The Project location is
ideal for multiple reasons:
•Neighborhood adjacencies
•Proximity to amenities including
grocery stores, health care, open
space, downtown and public schools
•Multimodal connectivity
•Zoned R-4 & appropriate for mid
density multifamily housing
Project Location
5.06 Acres
Residential
Homes
Residential
Homes
Bozeman High
School
Gallatin County
Rest Home
Whittier School
.6mile
Public
Park
Safeway
.8mile
Bozeman Clinic
.8mile
Durston Road
Juniper St
Pedestrian
Connectivity
Hidden Creek Site Plan
52
Units
Hidden Creek
Bldg 5
4 Story
X4 1 Bed
x40 2 Bed
x8 4 Bed
Bldg 4
3 Story
x24 1 Bed
x12 2 Bed
Bldg 1
3 Story
x24 1 Bed
3 Story
x18 1 Bed
x15 2 Bed
x3 4 Bed
x88 643 SF x80 865 SF x14 1330 SFUnit Mix & Size
1 Bed 2 Bed 4 Bed
3 Story
x18 1 Bed, x13 2 Bed,
x3 4 Bed, Fitness +
Leasing
Bldg 2
Bldg 3
Hidden Creek
114
Parking Spots
Transportation + Parking
93
Parking Spots
•Site Access
•207 Off-Street Parking Spots
•Neighborhood Pedestrian Connectivity
Hidden Creek Site Features
•Site Circulation
•Bike Parking
•Open Space
Hidden Creek Renderings & Elevations
Hidden Creek Renderings & Elevations
Hidden Creek Status & Next Steps
•Subdivision in process
•Site Design
•Oak Park Drive
•Zoning Compliance Review
•City Coordination
•Building Design
•Stakeholder Engagement
Key Dates
•October 2024:Awarded LIHTC
Funding
•July 2025: Construction Begins
•Aug 2026-April 2027: Buildings
Complete!
Status
Hidden Creek Comments + Questions?
Thank you!
Community Meeting Outreach Email List
Hidden Creek Apartments
Email Outreach
List of interested parties:
AJadin@bozeman.net
androsner@gmail.com
bfontenot@bozeman.net
bkrueger@bozeman.net
bonniegkinnear@gmail.com
briankoenig406@gmail.com
casey.bertram@bsd7.org
ceckevinjohnson@gmail.com
church.sarah.church@gmail.com
ckeloggers@gmail.com
Colinmacysmith@gmail.com
cpool@seaeng.com
csaunders@bozeman.net
deirdrelambert@gmail.com
delmue@yahoo.com
dfine@bozeman.net
dkline@jncbuilds.com
erik.d.garberg@imegcorp.com
fran1783@gmail.com
g.egnew@gmail.com
heidihokanson@yahoo.com
hgrenier@thehrdc.org
homebills4@grammacr.com
info@headwatershousing.org
info@lunaproperties.biz
jaredperry@gmail.com
jason.triantis@gmail.com
jenhornik@aol.com
jthompson@thombagg.com
katie@mckenna-adams.com
kdvanderstoep@gmail.com
kelly@headwaterseconomics.org
kpthane@gmail.com
kvskeen@gmail.com
kyle.scarr@tdhengineering.com
macraeandy@mac.com
mafswash@gmail.com
mark@onevalley.org
marley@mckenna-adams.com
matsen@fallcreekplanning.com
mike.waterman@bsd7.org
msantoscoy@sbgtv.com
nicoleolmstead12@gmail.com
nross@bozeman.net
propertyrights@bridgercanyon.org
rachelclarkperry@gmail.com
randy2029@gmail.com
Regan.Fruh@gallatin.mt.gov
rmunfrada@bozeman.net
rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com
sarahhfields@gmail.com
sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov
SigridSkeen@gmail.com
susie.drukman@gmail.com
tellig@montana.edu
tlonsdale@bozeman.net
tracymenuez@gmail.com
Will@gallatinrealtors.com
December 2024 Informational Open House
Hidden Creek Apartments
ALL ARE INVITED
Gallan County, in partnership with United Housing Pa rtners and
HRDC, is hosng an informaonal open house to share up dates
and plans for a new neighborhood in the empty field behind the
Gallan County Rest Home. The proposed neighborhood will
include apartments, rowhomes and a parcel to be retained by
Gallan County. Homes will have long-term affordability
restricons to have a greater and more equitable imp act on
the overall housing system in our community.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Noon - 1 pm or 7 - 8 pm
Gallatin County Courthouse,
311 W. Main Street, Room 300
(no formal presentations—just stop by to talk
with someone when it is convenient for you)
HRDC Site Oak Park DrJuniper St
Bldg 5
Pedestrian Connection
Firelane for Emergency AccessPedestrian ConnectionProperty Line
Existing Property LineExisting Property LineProperty LineProperty LineGallatin Co.
Site
Bldg 2 Bldg 3
Bldg 4
Bldg 1
Apartment Amenities:
Leasing Office, Fitness
Room, Community Room
HC 9
114 Parking Spots
93 Parking Spots New Property LineGallatin Co. Rest Home Site
Co. Site Parking
Co. Site Parking
9
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
9 New Property LineHidden Creek
Community
SITE PLAN LEGEND
1 3 Stories, 24 Units Total
(x24) 1 Bedroom Units~5800 SF Per Floor
Affordable Multifamily Apartments
2 3 Stories, 36 Units Total
(x18) 1 Bedroom Units
(x15) 2 Bedroom Units(x3) 4 Bedroom Units
~10500 SF Per Floor
Affordable Multifamily Apartments
3
3 Stories, 34 Units Total
(x18) 1 Bedroom Units
(x13) 2 Bedroom Units(x3) 4 Bedroom Units
~10500 SF Per Floor
Affordable Multifamily Apartments+ Shared Indoor Amenities
4
3 Stories, 36 Units Total
(x24) 1 Bedroom Units
(x12) 2 Bedroom Units~9600 SF Per Floor
Affordable Multifamily Apartments
5
4 Stories, 52 Units Total
(x4) 1 Bedroom Units(x40) 2 Bedroom Units
(x8) 4 Bedroom Units
~14500 SF Per Floor
Affordable Multifamily Apartments
1 5 LOT 1: LIHTC Apartments
6 LOT 2: HRDC CLT Homes
~204000 SF, 182 Units Total
203 Parking Spots
~18500 SF
8 Community Land Trust HomesPrivate Driveway to Garage
7 LOT 3: Gallatin Co. Site
~7500 SFParcel reserved for County use
13 Parking Spots
8 LOT 4: Gallatin Co. Rest Home
~176000 SFRest Home to remain as County owned and
managed propertyParking lot to be reconfigured along north
side of parking lot for Fire Dept Access
9 SITE AMENITY: Open Space
~12000 SF
Open Space amenities include:
-Individual and group seating spaces -Lawn Games Court
-Lawn Sports Field
HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY
Quantity on Site: 88
Location: Buildings 1,2,3,4, & 5
Size: 620 SF Average
Features: Washer, Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
Balcony
1 BEDROOM
Quantity on Site: 80
Location: Buildings 2,3,4, & 5
Size: 870 SF Average
Features: Washer, Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
Balcony
2 BEDROOM
Quantity on Site: 14
Location: Buildings 2,3, & 5
Size: 1430 SF Average
Features: Washer, Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
2 Bathrooms
4 BEDROOM
HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY
Apartment Unit Summary
HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY
Affordable Housing Planned for the Vacant Portion of the Gallatin County Rest Home Site
This website is intended to provide updates to interested parties and the general public regarding the
development of the vacant land north of the Gallatin County Rest Home and south of Juniper Street. The
proposed new neighborhood is called “Hidden Creek” and will include apartments, rowhomes and a
parcel to be retained by Gallatin County.
11/18/24 Project Update: Each fall, the Montana Board of Housing votes on the final allocation of
Montana’s housing tax credits for the construction or preservation of affordable homes. Gallatin County,
in partnership with United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) and the Human Resource Development Council,
District IX (HRDC), was recently awarded a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) for the Hidden
Creek Community which is planned to include 182 LIHTC apartments, a community land trust (CLT) with
8 for sale, equity restricted rowhomes and a parcel retained by Gallatin County. Click HERE to learn
more about LIHTC.
The partnership has been working through the details of the conceptual site design and subdivision and
is preparing to submit the formal site plan to the City of Bozeman. Click HERE to see the latest draft of
the site plan.
As promised, Gallatin County would like to keep members of the public, neighbors and interested
parties updated regarding this important community project and will be hosting an informational drop-
in open house during the lunch hour and in the evening of December 2nd. See details below:
WHO: Gallatin County, United Housing Partners + HRDC are hosting an informational drop-in open
house open to the public
WHAT: Stop by to see the latest drawings, ask questions, and/or provide comments about the proposed
Hidden Creek neighborhood.
WHEN: Monday December 2, 2024 – there is no formal presentation so feel free to stop by anytime
during the following two options:
- Noon - 1pm OR
- 7pm - 8pm
WHERE: Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main Street, Room 300
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Project History
Efforts to add community housing on this vacant land began in 2021. Below is a summary of the timeline
for the development of this site, starting with the most recent efforts:
• 10/22/24: 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awarded for the Hidden Creek
Community.
• 10/7/24: Gallatin County Commission discussion about the submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot
Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat (Step 2 of subdivision) application. Application signed and
submitted to the City of Bozeman.
• 9/6/24: Comments received from the City of Bozeman regarding 2-lot minor subdivision
PreApplication.
• 7/16/24: Gallatin County Commission discussion about the submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot
Minor Subdivision PreApplication (Step 1 of subdivision). Application signed and submitted to
the City of Bozeman.
• May 2024: City of Bozeman commits $2 million from Community Housing Fund to Hidden Creek
• 3/12/24: County Commissioners unanimously approve providing United Housing Partners
$500,000 in ARPA funds with a 0% interest rate for the Hidden Creek Project. LINK TO ARTICLE
• Fall & Winter 2023: Gallatin County, United Housing Partners and HRDC work through the
details of the partnership, explore additional conceptual designs, and funding opportunities.
• 8/10/23: United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) and the Human Resource Development Council,
District IX (HRDC) selected by Gallatin County through a competitive procurement process to
partner on development of the subject property.
• June 2023: Gallatin County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to continue to explore
development scenarios and financial models. Three qualified development firms were
interviewed.
• March 2023: Gallatin County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development of the vacant
portion of the Rest Home property; however, no viable proposals were received.
• 12/16/22: County and HRDC Team meeting with City of Bozeman Development Review
Committee to discuss Informal Application.
• 12/1/22: Written comments issued from City of Bozeman Development Review Committee
• Fall 2022: Informal Application and conceptual design submitted to the City of Bozeman for
advice and direction.
• Summer 2022: HRDC team prepared Informal Application for City of Bozeman.
• 8/9/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Continued Ideation
• 7/6/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Ideation
• 5/25/22: Gallatin County (Virtual) Meeting with Neighbors and Interested Parties
• 5/23/22: Gallatin County (In Person) Meeting with Neighbors and Interested Parties
• 4/29/22: Gallatin County Employee Meeting: Goals/Research Sharing
• 3/4/22: Gallatin County Commission Meeting: Goal Setting
• March 2022: Gallatin County Employee Housing Survey administered by HRDC.
• March 2022: Human Resource Development Council, District IX (HRDC) selected by Gallatin
County through a competitive procurement to assist the County with PreDevelopment Services.
• January 2022: Gallatin County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for PreDevelopment
Services to explore guidance and assistance in potentially partnering with a developer for the
Rest Home site.
• 11/29/21: Gallatin County Employee Housing Meeting lead by HRDC.
• November 2021: Gallatin County Employee Childcare Survey administered by HRDC.
• October 2021: Bozeman City Commissioners approved the rezoning of Rest Home property from
R-3, residential medium density, to R-4, residential high density. LINK TO ARTICLE
• Early 2021: initial discussions and brainstorming about using vacant county-owned property for
housing.
If you have comments on the process of developing this property, please contact the Gallatin County
Commission by:
- Emailing commission@gallatin.mt.gov
- Calling 406-582-3000
- Mailing or dropping off comments to: Gallatin County Commission, 311 W. Main St., Room 306,
Bozeman, MT 59715
- Attending public meetings to provide input
CURRENT RESIDENT832 MATHESON WAYBOZEMAN, MT 59715-3221
UNITED HOUSING PARTNERS601 EUCLID AVE STE CHELENA, MT 59601-2400
250-foot radius
Hidden Creek Sign-Up Sheet
03/17/2025
Name / Contact Info
Steve Upton - 406-580-7142
Rick Simmons - 406-585-4843
Lisa Fleshman - lfleshman@thehrdc.org
Rachel Perry - rachelclarkperry@gmail.com
Marcie Filer - mafswash@gmail.com
Frannie Moulton - fran1783@gmail.com
Emily Brookshier - ecbrookshier@gmail.com
Kira Ogle - 406-970-4562 / kira@legendzstudio.com
Sarah King - 248-225-0897 / sarahkfields@gmail.com
Ryan Stagg - ryan.stagg@gallatinmt.gov
Evan Koenig - evan.mccaffrc@gmail.com
Brian Koenig - briankoenig406@gmail.com
Allison Sweeney - abernadettecs@gmail.com
Allison Hadley - allison@bozemanbookkeeping.com
Natsuki Nakamura -nenakamura4@gmail.com
Robert Church - church.rob.church@gmail.com
Sarah Church - church.sarah.church@gmail.com
Cindy Christin - cindychristin@gmail.com
Bob Buzzas - bobbuzzas@gmail.com
Hidden Creek Meeting: DRAFT Minutes
March 17, 2025, 5:30 pm
Gallatin County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room, Floor 3 (also offered via Zoom)
United Housing Partners (UHP): Tyson O'Connell + Kalina Vander Poel
HRDC: Lila Fleishman + Rick Simkins
Gallatin County: Cola Rowley + Susan Riggs
Public: See sign in sheet + online zoom list
Tyson
Welcome
We are recording this meeting and taking minutes/notes
Introduction: Tyson from Helena, now in Missoula; Kalina is the architect
6th public meeting; will do a brief presentation and then listen to comments and/or questions
UHP is an affordable housing developer; mission, vision, values (integrity, grit, transparency)
HRDC is the nonprofit partner
Lila brief intro; here to listen
Kalina
Architect
182 LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) apartments
Pad site for County
HRDC partner on overall project + Community Land Trust (CLT) homes
100% are permanently affordable
Walkability, proximity to schools, groceries make this an ideal site
Tyson
For real families and people who will be served by new homes
Kalina
Model view of site from Juniper looking south
New Oak Park Drive along east boundary; working with property owner to the east
4 story building at south end to minimize impacts on existing neighborhood
View from opposite direction from Rest Home looking north
heights (using an incentive)
Trying to strike a balance of parking + site amenities + height
Unit typical layouts 1 bedroom (88 units), 2 bedrooms (80 units) + 4 bedrooms (14 units)
Current status have been working on this project for over 1 year; Civil Engineer is WCC;
Affordable Housing Ordinance (AHO) recently changed therefore we are having an extra
meeting to ensure compliance with new AHO
April 2nd is target site plan submittal date
AHO incentives being utilized include:
o
o Reduction in parking (provided 209 + 10 on street parking spaces for 182 units)
o Lot area
Summary of recent public meetings + events
as concerns so far
o Parking
o Density of Neighborhood
o Pedestrian Connectivity
East / West -
easement
Oak Park Drive will include intersection improvements at Juniper
o Safety striping and crosswalk planned between site and park
o Screening
Landscaping proposing more landscaping than required
Likely also fencing
Timeline: explanation of what happens next
o First buildings ready to occupy early 2027 according to current planned schedule
Open for Questions and Comments
Question: Want to commend team for efforts so far; what happens when a family exceeds the
AMI? Do they have to leave?
o Tyson: no, once you qualify for home, you can stay as long as you want; but practically,
families tend to move out as they make more; homes act as a stepping stone
Question: talk more about about landscaping for west boundary
o Kalina: ings to buffer
balconies; also more opacity for balcony railings; fence will likely be 6 feet tall;
landscaping will be a mix of deciduous and evergreen; also a natural swale
Question: i
bumps?
o Kalina - have done a Traffic Impact Study worked with consultant to better
understand; community was saying there is a lot a traffic but TIS showed intersections
continuing to operate at B/C
o Kalina: could talk about stop signs with the City of Bozeman
speed bumps in roads difficult to plow
Question: parking - 547 people in 219 parking spots; worried about parking
o Kalina - TIS shows number of vehicles per occupancy types; project meets that
o Kalina - City requirements slightly lower than standard based on bedrooms but still
above city minimum with incentives (over 1 space / unit)
o Tyson we design for above what is required (usually 1.2-1.4 spaces per unit)
o Zach Brown based on site plan, much of the site is already planned for parking;
underground parking is much more expensive and would negatively impact the
affordability of the project
Question: Oak Park Drive will line up with existing Oak Park Drive east of park; what about
connectivity to Durston?
o City has indicated that they do not want Oak Park to connect to Durston for cars at this
time but do want to see connection for pedestrians and bicyclists
o Oak Park Drive will connect to what is planned for future Aspen Street alignment to
allow future grid
Question: was wondering about ditch; how to respect the riparian function of the ditch
o Tyson could locate Oak
development
o Kay also required to do federal environmental assessments
Comment thank you for additional landscaping and for balcony opacity in buffer
Online Question- how will you prevent this from becoming student housing and will this be first
come first serve?
o Tyson LIHTC does not allow full time student to occupy any of the units
o Tyson - yes, first come, first serve;
Question will union labor be involved?
o Tyson funding is unique because we are using project-based vouchers; will pay Davis
Bacon wages required for that; market is very volatile right now
Question - MT Housing Trust Fund question; LIHTC which levels are you applying for?
o Tyson twinning 9% and 4%; bigger issue is selling the tax credits although there is an
investor on board
Question what will be proposed at the intersection of Oak Park Drive and Juniper?
o Kay Civil Engineer will design intersection for safety; leveling out approach;
intersection connection to accommodate street vision triangles; curb cut ADA +
crosswalk; improved visibility; street lights; stop sign
Question - Buildings 2 and 3 have good proportions but, design-wise, turning the corner is less
successful; can there be adjustments?
o Kay - yes, agree; outside, it looks blocky can continue to work on making that better;
impacted by internal unit design (larger units at corners)
Online question will only a crosswalk will add safety? Hesitant to believe that a crosswalk
addresses the single exit situation; low-income development just north that has several exits.
o Kay intimidating to think about change; do have a stop sign
planned for that intersection; COB does not want Oak Park Drive at this time; fewer
taller building and two exits would have bigger impacts on neighbors to the west; design
is all about figuring out trade offs
Question - still seems like a safety issue there with one entrance / exit
o Kay - have hired professionals to study this; emergency exit plans
o Zach Brown
connection at this time
Question impacts of tariffs?
o Tyson - yes, will increase costs and could impact the timing as well
Question what is consideration for parking lot lighting? Could dumpsters be relocated to
another spot?
o Dumpsters very few options honestly; have met with City of Bozeman and they like
this layout; trying to spread out impacts
o Lighting preference to satisfy the minimum requirement; has less impacts on
neighbors; no lights on west side of side; will be located in landscape peninsulas more in
the middle of site.
Questions main concern is one way in and out at peak hours in particular; also concerned with
pet control, smoking, emergency in and out
o Tyson ingress and egress already addressed; future Aspen will help in the future with
overall grid
o Tyson often start with no pets allowed policy but service pets need to be allowed and
often pets are be allowed later to occupy units; agree about need to pick up after pets;
will have pet station
o Kay met with Bozeman Fire Marshall; very technical analysis about exiting and hydrant
to access from multiple directions
o Tyson non-smoking property for units; need to look into that more; may need to
provide a designated area for smoking
o Comment other projects nearby have residents often smoking on sidewalks just
outside property boundaries
o Kay MT Board of Housing has requirements for smoking also
Question TIS did it include North 15th Ave?; please provide more details
o Kay Yes, TIS included several nearby intersections; provides chart rating intersections;
did not see any failing intersections
Question tried to get reduced speed limits by park on 15th; could UHP help to push for lower
speed limits? City said no before because 15th is a vein [collector] street.
o Zach Brown county receives speed limit requests all the time; what feels like too fast
and what engineering says is too fast are often disconnected; COB may be in a better
position now to veer away from pure engineering standards.
Question one of early slides said E/W easement exists between two Walton Homes?
o Yes, easement exists but no pedestrian connection exists currently so Hidden Creek
sidewalk would dead end into easement.
Closing - Tyson thank you to everyone; adjoin meeting
Hidden Creek Apartments
Bozeman, Montana
Affordable Housing Ordinance 38.380 Neighborhood Feedback Meeting 03.17.2025
In partnership with: The Human Resource Development Council of District IX
The Team
Who We Are
United Housing Partners LLC (UHP) was formed in October of 2022 to develop,
rehab & preserve affordable housing in Montana, the Rocky Mountain Region,
and the Pacific Northwest. The UHP team brings extensive capability, capacity, and
experience in developing affordable housing with complex funding sources including
twinning 4% and 9% tax credits, tax exempt bonds, and Housing Trust Funds.
United Housing Partners
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: Build and rehabilitate affordable
housing for communities that need it most.
Vision: We form strong partnerships with our
stakeholders and build sustainable housing that
brings pride to communities and dignity to
residents. We face challenges and solve problems
by adhering to our core values.
Values:
Integrity Grit Transparency
The Team
Who We Are
The Human Resource Development Council, District
IX (HRDC) was established in 1975.HRDC's
community development team has completed over
$120 million dollars in housing and public facilities
development, resulting in over 950 homes created,
preserved, or rehabbed, and
HRDC’s property management arm, Resource
Property Management,provides property
management services for 507 units including 7
LIHTC properties in Montana.
The Project Summary
Hidden Creek Apartments is a 182 dwelling permanently
affordable apartment complex with 100% of the units reserved for
beneficiaries earning 70% Area Median Income (AMI) or below,
including 40 dwellings benefiting extreme low-income members of
the Bozeman community (30% AMI).
Hidden Creek Apartments will be the financial driver for Hidden
Creek Community which will include the future development of
8 Community Land Trust (CLT) for sale homes, & a build
ready lot retained by Gallatin County.
++
LIHTC
Apartments
CLT
Homes
Community
Facility
The Project Location
Hidden Creek Community will be built on
5.8 undeveloped acres north of the Gallatin
County Rest Home (1221 W Durston Rd).
The location is ideal for multiple reasons:
•Neighborhood adjacencies – affordable
housing works best when integrated into
established neighborhoods close to
schools, businesses, and amenities.
•Proximity to amenities including grocery
stores, health care, open space, the
Midtown commercial district, downtown
and public schools
•Multimodal connectivity – pedestrian
easements will encourage non
motorized modes of transportation.
•Zoned R-4 & appropriate for higher density
multifamily housing
Project Location
5.06 Acres
Residential
Homes
Residential
Homes
Bozeman High
School
Gallatin County
Rest Home
Whittier School
.6mile
Public
Park
Safeway
.8mile
Bozeman Clinic
.8mile
Durston Road
Juniper St
Pedestrian
Connectivity
Hidden Creek Beneficiaries Served
Upon completion, Hidden Creek is projected to help up to 550 lower income members of the Bozeman
community. These aren’t statistics. These are real families and individuals.
The tenants are teachers, service industry workers, city and county employees, often the very workers
building these homes.
The Project will also help deliver on the CLT homes reaching income levels beyond the reach of LIHTC
development (the missing middle also in high demand) as well as the County lot to be used in accordance
with future need, another win for the community.
Hidden Creek Renderings looking south
Hidden Creek Renderings looking north
Hidden Creek Unit Mix & Size
4 Bed2 Bed1 Bed
642 SF
88 units
870 SF
80 units
1436 SF
14 units
Hidden Creek Current Status
•November 2024: Commitment of 40 Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) from state’s under-
utilized Housing Choice Vouchers for 30% AMI units, contingent on meeting federal
requirements.
•December 2, 2024: Gallatin County held two drop-in open houses at lunch and evening
sessions.
•December 2024: Awarded $1.5 million of federal Housing Trust Funds (HTF) from the
Department of Commerce
•January 2025: Design Development completed for construction budgeting
•February 2025: Hired Rotherham Construction as General Contractor/Construction Manager
•March 17, 2025: Final Stakeholder Engagement
Recent Updates
Hidden Creek Incentives Requested
Hidden Creek Apartments meets the minimum standards set for in the
City's revised Affordable Housing Ordinance 38.380.020 and is requesting
the following Type A Incentives for multi-household dwellings:
1.For affordable housing developments in the R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O,
NEHMU, and B-1 districts, one additional story of height
(maximum 15 feet per story) is allowed.
2.Minimum motor vehicle parking requirement of one space per
dwelling for all districts other than B-3; however, the bicycle
parking standards and requirements of 38.540.050 remain
applicable.
3.For affordable housing developments in R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O and
RMH, the minimum area per dwelling standards do not apply.
Hidden Creek Public Engagement
•March 12, 2024: County Commission approves $500,000 ARPA loan to United Housing
Partners for Hidden Creek at a regular scheduled public hearing.
•July 16, 2024: UHP presents the site plan for Hidden Creek (178 units) and the County
Commission takes public comment and discusses submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot Minor
Subdivision Preapplication at a regular scheduled public hearing.
•October 7, 2024: County Commission approves submittal of Hidden Creek 2-Lot Minor
Subdivision Preliminary Plat, submitted to Bozeman at a regular scheduled public hearing.
•October 22, 2024: The Developer announces that Hidden Creek was awarded competitive
9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and goes over site plan in joint Gallatin
County/Bozeman City Commission meeting.
•December 2, 2024: Gallatin County held two drop-in open houses at lunch and evening
sessions.
Recent Public Events
Hidden Creek Public Interest
What We’ve Heard How We Responded
Parking
Density of the neighborhood
Pedestrian Connectivity
Adequately parking the site. The site includes 209 off-site
spots for 182 units
Only one building will be 4 stories, and it intentionally
abuts the Rest Home property on south end of site, closest to
other like buildings, including the Rest Home, Legion Villa,
and furthest from the park
We added a pedestrian ROW through the site (E/W)
connecting to an existing 15' easement to the west and future
Aspen St to the east.
The County has agreed to give the City a 10' pedestrian
easement N/S across the Rest Home property and are adding
sidewalk along the eastern edge of the Rest Home property to
better connect pedestrians to Durston and Bozeman High (City
did not want Oak Park Dr to connect to Durston)
Hidden Creek Public Interest
Safety (from the site to park)
Screening along the western
property line
Traffic Impacts
We are working with City staff on striping and crosswalk
measures to increase safety for pedestrian/vehicular
interactions along Juniper.
We removed all balconies on west side of Building 5 and will
add solid/opaque surfaces to the Building 2 balconies
facing west.
We will plant trees and/or hedge to screen neighbors to
the west, and build a fence along the parking lot to keep
headlights off neighboring yards.
A traffic impact study has been completed, and we are
negotiating with neighbor to the east to align Future Oak
Park Dr for both vehicles and pedestrians at Juniper.
What We’ve Heard How We Responded
The Timeline What Happens Next
CURRENT STATUS To date, we’ve met early timeline goals and are on track to begin construction in the
fall of 2025, which would forecast lease up and occupancy in 2027. Schematic Design
(SD) and Design Development (DD) has been completed with budgets compiled &
analyzed. The design team is currently preparing Site Plan Submission (April 1) and
working toward 100% Construction Documents (CDs) on all buildings.
May 2025 1) Submit 100% CDs to MT Board of Housing and City of Bozeman for Permit review
June 2025 Bid Packages completed
August 2025 Final Bid Date
October 1, 2025 Close LIHTC and Construction Financing and Begin Construction
December 2026 Building 1 Construction Complete with Certificate of Occupancy for Hidden Creek 9
March 2027 Conversion to permanent financing at Hidden Creek 9
March 2028 Conversion to permanent financing at Hidden Creek 4
Hidden Creek Renderings & Elevations
Hidden Creek Comments + Questions?
Thank you!
In partnership with: The Human Resource Development Council of District IX
Public Comments – March 2025
Hidden Creek Apartments
Public Comments - December 2024
Hidden Creek Apartments
Public Comments - July 2024
Hidden Creek Apartments
Survey Result: Childcare
Hidden Creek Apartments
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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58 responses
Accepting responses
If Gallatin County opened a childcare for employee’s children aged 0-5 on July 1, 2023,
how many children would you plan on having attend?
58 responses
Summary Question Individual
0
1
2
3
4+
20.7%
17.2%
58.6%
Childcare Survey
Questions Responses 58 Se ings
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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What age group(s) describes your child(ren) aged 0-5 on July 1, 2023 that you would like
to have attend?
47 responses
Please indicate numbers of children of each age if you would have more than one in an
age group.
16 responses
0 5 10 15 20 25
Infant (0-2 years)
Toddler (2-3 years)
Preschool (4-5 years)
22 (46.8%)22 (46.8%)22 (46.8%)
16 (34%)16 (34%)16 (34%)
19 (40.4%)19 (40.4%)19 (40.4%)
0
1
1 child 0-2 years
1 in 0-2 & 1 in 2-3
1- 0-2, 3-2-3, 2- 4-5
2
2 (ages 4 and 6).
3 infants
I HAVE A 7 YR OLD
One 2 year old.
one child
0
2
4
6
1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)
6 (37.5%)6 (37.5%)6 (37.5%)
1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%)1 (6.3%1 (6.3%1 (6.3%
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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What type of child care do you currently use for children aged 0-5?
55 responses
Would you like to have your child(ren) aged 0-5 in care, now or in the next 2 years?
55 responses
Family member or friend
Nanny
Small home-based program
Child-care center
None (future children planned)
None (children are age 6+)
WILL USE FAMILY OR FRIEND WHE…
Family Member & Small home-based…
1/2
16.4%
10.9%16.4%
29.1%
12.7%
Yes
Undecided
No
No, children are 6+10.9%
12.7%
70.9%
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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If "No" or "Undecided", please explain.
12 responses
Are you satisfied with the 0-5 child care you currently use?
55 responses
Already have childcare. Would like a drop-in option in case of emergency.
Difficult to put my kids in child care
Depends on if family is still able to watch my children.
would want to assess the program and check out the school first.
I will have 1 the age of 6, sometimes school is closed but with our facility being 24/7 I still will need
help
I NEED NIGHT TIME CHILD CARE FOR AN OLDER CHILD
By July 1, 2023, our child will be 6 yo.
Don't have any children right now.
I have a good sitter that works with my odd hours at the road department.
Yes
No
Somewhat
Do not currently use care
30.9%
18.2%
45.5%
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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If you responded "No" or "Somewhat", please explain.
14 responses
How many days per week is your child(ren) aged 0-5 currently in care?
55 responses
It is really expensive $1025, and there are too many kids. Little chaotic
Tight scheduling
We love the daycare we use, it is just very expensive where we go. Which is unfortunate because it is
one of the cheapest daycares in town.
It is a family friend and we slowly wear out our welcome with them by continuing to use him as a
baby sitter.
family and friends can be very unreliable:(
SO Expensive
Too expensive
THERE IS NO NIGHT TIME CHILD CARE
5
4
3
2
1
Not currently in care
34.5%
12.7%
41.8%
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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How many days per week would you like your child(ren) aged 0-5 to be in care in the next
couple of years?
55 responses
If you desire care, would you be interested in care for full or partial days (half days) ?
54 responses
5
4
3
2
1
Children are/will be 6+
No care desired for reasons other than
age 6+
14.5%
9.1%
18.2%
50.9%
Full days
Partial days
Do not desire care
9.3%
9.3%
81.5%
12/14/21, 11:08 AM Childcare Survey - Google Forms
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What barriers have you faced in placing your child aged 0-5 in a program?
54 responses
Has your ability to work ever been impacted by a lack of child care options for your
child(ren) aged 0-5?
54 responses
0 10 20 30 40
Cost
Waiting lists
Location
Low quality
Transportation
Program hours
Lack of evening/weekend care
None
No children currently
Lack of emergency care when…
NO NIGHT CARE
38 (70.4%)38 (70.4%)38 (70.4%)
29 (53.7%)29 (53.7%)29 (53.7%)
20 (37%)20 (37%)20 (37%)
21 (38.9%)21 (38.9%)21 (38.9%)
5 (9.3%)5 (9.3%)5 (9.3%)
21 (38.9%)21 (38.9%)21 (38.9%)
16 (29.6%)16 (29.6%)16 (29.6%)
1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)
11 (20.4%)11 (20.4%)11 (20.4%)
1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)
1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)
Yes
No
29.6%
70.4%
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If "Yes", explain if desired.
27 responses
What does your current childcare cost per child aged 0-5 per month based on 5 full days
of care/week? (If children are of different ages/costs, please select the highest cost/infant
cost.)
53 responses
It is not currently impacted as I am currently pregnant. But both my husband and I work shift work
with nights and weekends. There is minimal, or nothing at all for someone that works nights and
weekends.
Had to leave position after fMLA ended due to not having daycare for my child, even though I got on
waitlists at 10 weeks pregnant.
my son was in the waiting list for over 5 months
Initial daycare closure during COVID -- reopened.
We have lost care abruptly, been unhappy with the care we were able to secure on an emergency
basis, and finally have a provider we love, but she does not routinely take infants.
When I do have a person to watch the kids, I can't go to work - its that simple!
Had to take time off of work in order to cover until child could be admitted into the facility.
less than $700
$700-$799
$800-$899
$900-$999
$1000-$1099
$1100-$1199
$1200+
Not currently using care11.3%
35.8%
11.3%
22.6%
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What would you be willing/able to pay for childcare per child aged 0-5 per month, based
on 5 full days of care/week? (If children are of different ages/costs, please select the
highest cost/infant cost.)
53 responses
If the County offered market-rate child care in a facility behind the Rest Home on Durston
Ave, how likely would you be to utilize the care for your child(ren)?
54 responses
less than $700
$700-$799
$800-$899
$900-$999
$1000-$1099
$1100-$1199
$1200+
9.4%
15.1%9.4%
9.4%
28.3%
28.3%
1 2 3 4 5
0
10
20
30
4 (7.4%)6 (11.1%)
24 (44.4%)
12 (22.2%)
8 (14.8%)
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If you would not be interested, please explain why.
17 responses
If the County could offer below market-rate child care in a facility behind the Rest Home
on Durston Ave, how likely would you be to utilize the care for your child(ren)?
53 responses
Love my current daycare.
Have existing child-care.
The only reason I might stick with my current situation, is if she was willing to take infants.
My child will be going into pre-school this spring and when and if the facility is built, he may already
be in kindergarten.
Have current care.
I already have a hard enough time paying for bills and making it ahead. Cost of childcare in the
gallatin valley is out of control. I would have to work a second job to be able to pay for child care.
An option not so close to the heart of the city could be nice too. We are coming from Belgrade.
Depends on the quality of the program
1 2 3 4 5
0
10
20
30
3 (5.7%)
1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)1 (1.9%)
9 (17%)
13 (24.5%)
27 (50.9%)
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If you would not be interested, please explain why.
8 responses
Satisfied with current child-care.
It is very competitive to find care so giving up a spot that I already have would be risky since the
county is always short staffed.
Have current care.
I already have a hard enough time paying for bills and making it ahead. Cost of childcare in the
gallatin valley is out of control. I would have to work a second job to be able to pay for child care.
I WOULD BE INTERESTED HOWEVER THEY WILL NOT PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR MY NEEDS
I would want to know how they can afford the lower cost and how that will impact turnover.
If you were to offer a reduced rate to employees, then what would be offered to the employees that
do not have children? There needs to be equity for all employees
Same as before. The cost is high and hard to swallow each month, but our child’s experience is very
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If you have any factors that would significantly influence your decision that you would like to call
out, please do so.
24 responses
May we contact you for future discussions regarding child care issues?
52 responses
My use of this daycare would strictly depend on the hours and days it is offered. As I mentioned
before, my husband and I both work shifts that are during night and weekends. Our schedules also
change every 4-6 months.
It all depends on the feel of the facility. I love our current provider/daycare because it feels right. If
the new facility felt emotionally cold, crowded, or my child seemed stressed there, I would not choose
to start or continue care there. I vastly prefer the small, friendly, and warm in-home settings for my
kids.
Cost and worry of not receiving optimal care.
The quality of the caretakers is of the utmost importance. I would need to know they have all had
background checks and are upstanding citizens. I would also need to see that there are not too many
children for the number of caretakers.
I have difficulty trusting others with my child
Cost and hours open
Yes
No53.8%
46.2%
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If yes, please provide your name, email, and/or phone number.
22 responses
BRIDGETTE NYQUIST- Bridgette.larin@gallatin.mt.gov
Rita 801-971-2395
Bradley Bowen
Emily Marks 406-551-3431
Katie Harris, katie.harris@gallatin.mt.gov, 406-582-2050
Sean Dobeck Sean.dobeck@gallatin.mt.gov
Jackie Stewart - jackie.stewart@gallatin.mt.gov
Andrew Jarrett Andrewrobj@gmail.com
Chris Erickson (406)599-3452 chris.erickson@gallatin.mt.gov
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Please provide any additional comments you have regarding this topic.
14 responses
I appreciate that the County is doing this. I hesitated in responding to this survey because I do not
need childcare for my children, because I am satisfied with their existing services. But I do think this
is something that the County should consider. I would also suggest that, as an alternative, that the
County agree to help subsidize childcare (which may be a cheaper alternative than staffing and
running a county-run childcare system).
I would love to be part of continued discussions about this
It would be nice to have some emergency drop-in space available when current childcare provider is
unavailable.
Thank you for working in this! It would be a huge help!
The cost of living here with inflation is making it untenable for me to continue to work here
Please offer affordable childcare. It is getting to the point where it is more beneficial to have a parent
not work and take care of the kids. This should never be the case.
Survey Result: Housing
Hidden Creek Apartments
Gallatin County Employee Survey
The survey received 268 total responses. Not all respondents replied to each question.
Housing Preferences
How many bedrooms would you need? (265 responses)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1 2 3 4 5 Not
specified
How many bathrooms would you need? (265 responses)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
1 2 3 4 Not specified
Private outdoor space Having a detached home Ability to have a pet/s
43%
28%
15%
4%3%2%1%4%
What is your zip code?
59718 59714 59715 59741 59752 59047 59716 other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Long commute
Do not own home
Home too small
Neighborhood noise/traffic
No yard/yard too small
Cannot have pets
Too expensive
If you responded somewhat or very to the previous
question, what is/are the primary reasons?
Household Information
238, 90%
27, 10%
Full or Part Time
Full Time Part Time