Amid tight housing market, some in Bozeman turn to RVs as permanent homes | City

Finding a place to live in Gallatin County is a fraught task.

New rentals are few and far between. Homes for sale seem even fewer and farther with skyrocketing demand and a diminishing housing supply.

The market has pushed some, and pulled others, to give up living in a stationary home — at least for a while — in exchange for becoming full-time residents of their RVs, campers or trailers.

As a result, small cities of all varieties of motor homes have popped up in local campgrounds, big-box store parking lots and side streets.

It’s a result of the pandemic and is new to Bozeman, but the city’s not alone. There’s been a rise in people living in vehicles across the country, Human Resources Development Council CEO Heather Grenier said.

“It really was just a direct correlation to the housing market … so many people were displaced as a result

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Adopt A Pet From Culver City Area Shelters: See New Dogs, Cats

Looking to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to place pets with families.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home in California — and many are located within driving distance. In the search for a new friend, consider looking around at a local adoption center like Adopt And Shop, where Topher the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

If you need some help

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