FY2027 Small Area FMR · Melstone, MT
ZIP 59054 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59054 (Melstone, MT) is $1,330 a month, up 0.8% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Musselshell County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,348.
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 59054 sits in the Musselshell County, MT area
Of the 5 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59054 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Musselshell 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 $1,348 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,330 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59054 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Rosebud 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 | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,030 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,238 | $1,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,348 | $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,665 – $2,035 | $1,867 | $1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $2,214 | $2,220 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,330 needs about $53,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59054 lies mainly in Rosebud County and Musselshell County. See the Musselshell 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 59054?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59054 are $1,020 (studio), $1,210 (1 BR), $1,330 (2 BR), $1,850 (3 BR) and $2,190 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59054?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59054 that range is $1,197 to $1,463 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59054?
The FY2026 income limits of the Musselshell County, MT area apply: median family income $77,900, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.