Housing, Economic and Demographic Reports and Statistics

Montana Housing Condition Study

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Montana Housing Condition Study, February 2005 (Word) (PDF )

The Montana Housing Condition Study evaluates the current housing stock in the state. The detailed data presented on the current housing stock will help the state and community organizations better understand what types of housing are available for rent and for purchase, and assist them in determining the housing needs of Montana citizens. Data regarding the physical characteristics and residential improvements of all residential property was extracted from the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMAS) database maintained by the Montana Department of Revenue (MDOR). Data presented in this report is at the state level. Data for each county and selected municipalities is available in PDF files (see listings below).

COUNTY DATA
Organized by TABLE: Tables 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16
Organized by COUNTY: Beaverhead thru Fergus ; Flathead thru Madison ; McCone thru Richland ; and Roosevelt thru Yellowstone Counties

COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES USED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES-COUNTY DATA (only)
 Organized by TABLE: Tables 17-22
Organized by COUNTY: Beaverhead thru Fergus ; Flathead thru Madison ; McCone thru Richland ; and Roosevelt thru Yellowstone Counties

MUNICIPAL DATA
Organized by TABLE: Tables 1-4 , 5-7 , 8-10 , 11-13 , 14-16
Organized by Municipality: Alberton-Choteau; Circle-Fairview; Flaxville-Hysham; Ismay-Nashua; Neihart-Stanford ; Stevensville-Wolf Point

DESCRIPTION OF TABLES:

Residential Dwellings & Trends in the Residential Housing Stock
Table 1: Residential Dwellings by Construction Era
Table 2: Number of Bedrooms by Construction Era
Table 3: Number of Full Bathrooms by Construction Era
Table 4: Total Square Feet by Construction Era

Condition of the Residential Housing Stock
Table 5: Physical Condition by Structure Type
Table 6: Quality and Workmanship by Structure Type
Table 7: Quality and Workmanship by Construction Era
Table 8: Effective Age by Quality and Workmanship
Table 9: Effective Age by Foundation Type
Table 10: Effective Age by Structure Type

Style and Characteristics of the Residential Housing Stock
Table 11: Building Style by Structure Type
Table 12: Type of Foundation by Structure Type
Table 13: Presence of Basement by Structure Type
Table 14: Wall Construction by Structure Type
Table 15: Exterior Wall Finish by Construction
Table 16: Roof Material by Structure Type