FY2027 Small Area FMR · Shepherd, MT
ZIP 59079 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59079 (Shepherd, MT) is $2,060 a month, up 4.0% from FY2026. That is 44% above the Billings, MT area-wide FMR of $1,432.
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 59079 sits in the Billings, MT area
Of the 31 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59079 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Billings, 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 $1,432 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,060 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,003 | $1,420 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,132 | $1,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,854 – $2,266 | $1,432 | $1,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,850 | $2,565 – $3,135 | $1,983 | $2,730 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,250 | $2,925 – $3,575 | $2,261 | $3,100 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,060 needs about $82,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,450. ZIP code 59079 lies mainly in Yellowstone County. See the Billings, MT metro 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 59079?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59079 are $1,440 (studio), $1,630 (1 BR), $2,060 (2 BR), $2,850 (3 BR) and $3,250 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59079?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59079 that range is $1,854 to $2,266 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59079?
The FY2026 income limits of the Billings, MT area apply: median family income $113,000, low-income (80%) limit $85,450 for a family of four.