The McKenzie County Housing Authority provides affordable housing options and programs to support residents, particularly essential workers and county employees. They manage properties like Hillside Court and offer the Job Development Authority Housing Down Payment Assistance Program, which helps eligible homebuyers with funds for new or existing homes. The agency also partners on innovative solutions, such as the “Pathway to Purchase” program, allowing participants to rent while applying a portion of payments toward eventual homeownership, helping address housing shortages in the county.