The Montrose County Housing Authority shall manage and operate projects to fix rentals or payments for dwelling accommodations at low rates consistent with providing adequate dwelling accommodations for persons of low income.  Per C.R.S. 29-4-505, a housing authority shall constitute a public body, corporate and politic, exercise public and essential governmental functions, and have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes of the authority.  The Housing Authority reviews recommendations and information concerning the business affairs and policies of the Authority.

Each member of the Montrose County Housing Authority is appointed to serve a five year term.  Terms for the Housing Authority are staggered.

The Housing Authority meets at 2 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at 1845 S. Townsend Avenue.