Tenant Right to Counsel Legal Services
Summary
The new tenant legal representation program is budgeted at $250,000 a year from the general fund. Commissioner Sweeney pressed for a dedicated funding source; staff said they're exploring CDBG dollars for income-qualified cases but no income screening will gate the program itself.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$250,000 per year from the general fund, treated as a hard cap for the pilot.
Tenants facing eviction or disputes who get legal representation, education, and mediation services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Aug 4, 2026
A consent item for a professional services agreement with Montana Legal Services Association to provide legal help to residential tenants under the city's Tenant Right to Counsel Program.
City Commission - Jun 9, 2026
The new tenant legal representation program is budgeted at $250,000 a year from the general fund. Commissioner Sweeney pressed for a dedicated funding source; staff said they're exploring CDBG dollars for income-qualified cases but no income screening will gate the program itself.
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