FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lavina, MT
ZIP 59046 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59046 (Lavina, MT) is $1,300 a month, down 9.7% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Stillwater County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,271.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 59046 sits in the Stillwater County, MT area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59046 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Stillwater County, MT is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,271 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,300 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59046 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Golden Valley County, MT (same figures) and Musselshell County, MT (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $885 | $1,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $972 | $1,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,271 | $1,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,760 | $2,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,110 | $1,899 – $2,321 | $2,124 | $2,330 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,300 needs about $52,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $112,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $89,850. ZIP code 59046 lies mainly in Golden Valley County and Musselshell County. See the Stillwater County, MT county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 59046?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59046 are $980 (studio), $1,110 (1 BR), $1,300 (2 BR), $1,800 (3 BR) and $2,110 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59046?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59046 that range is $1,170 to $1,430 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59046?
The FY2026 income limits of the Stillwater County, MT area apply: median family income $112,300, low-income (80%) limit $89,850 for a family of four.