Housing

Aerial view of housing in WillistonReady to settle down, plant your roots? Williams County is where we’ve got acres of options for you to find your next home!

Looking to rent? Great! Rather buy? There are options big and small! Whether you're seeking a charming bungalow in a family friendly neighborhood, a modern downtown apartment close to the action, or want to build your own sprawling ranch with room to grow, you'll be able to find it here.  

Building permits and zoning approval may be needed if you plan to build or renovate your new home.  Contact your local city hall or Williams County Development Services for all the details.

Image: Aerial view of housing near Western Star Park in Williston

Housing Assistance and Education

Whether you are buying a house for the first time or the fiftieth, renting your first apartment, or you've changed apartments every year since you graduated high school, North Dakota has loads of resources for helping you pick the right home.

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Meet Anna Nelson

Originally From: Rolla, ND via Klamath Falls, OR  | Where She Works: City of Williston

How She Got Here:
Anna’s journey to Williams County began in Oregon and included stops in Alaska, rural North Dakota, Los Angeles and Oklahoma. From the fashion industry to journalism, she now spends her time helping area businesses and newcomers learn about the community and everything it has to offer. 

Anna recognizes that the perception from the outside looking in is that Williams County is a ‘boom or bust’ economy. However, the oil and gas industry has stabilized and new businesses, industries and amenities keep the economy growing at just the right pace.  

Anna says the small-town atmosphere coupled with the area’s tremendous growth means there is an abundance of opportunity – which provided her a chance to be involved in ways she was unable to find elsewhere. 

“I actually know my neighbors here. That hasn’t been the experience in many other places I’ve lived." 

Health Costs & Insurance Assistance

Health Costs

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides resources for covering healthcare costs for those who are eligible.

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ND Medicaid and CHIP

North Dakota provides Medicaid state plan coverage, Medicaid Expansion, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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 866-614-6005

ND Navigators

Need help getting set up with health insurance in general? Reach out to the ND Navigators for their services to find the right insurance for you.

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Regional Contact: Paula Burckhard
701-858-3071
Paula.Burckhard@MinotStateU.edu

Public Housing Assistance

Housing Stabilization

This program administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is intended to assist those who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of eviction.

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Williston Housing Authority

The Williston Housing Authority administers low income housing for qualifying low income elderly, disabled, and family households as well as the Housing Choice Voucher Program for Williams County.

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Family, Health, & Home Public Assistance

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services administers the following public assistance programs:

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Assistance/SNAP)
  • Health Care Coverage (HCC)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Check your Eligibility

Learn More

Contact the Customer Support Center or the North Star Human Service Zone for assistance.

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