Montana is facing a serious struggle with one of the federal government’s main programs to help low-income people afford housing, a state official told lawmakers last week.

The Montana Department of Commerce said the federal government has forced it to close the statewide waitlist for Section 8 housing vouchers.

HELENA, Mont. — In Helena on Monday, legislators reviewed a concerning audit report showing the Montana Board of Housing is falling short when it comes to the way they award a crucial tax credit ...