FY2027 Small Area FMR · Two Dot, MT
ZIP 59085 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59085 (Two Dot, MT) is $1,200 a month, up 2.6% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Wheatland County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,119.
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 59085 sits in the Wheatland County, MT area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59085 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Wheatland 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 $1,119 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,200 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $855 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $878 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,119 | $1,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,549 | $1,610 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,838 | $1,820 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,200 needs about $48,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $67,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59085 lies mainly in Wheatland County. See the Wheatland 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 59085?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59085 are $910 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,200 (2 BR), $1,640 (3 BR) and $1,870 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59085?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59085 that range is $1,080 to $1,320 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59085?
The FY2026 income limits of the Wheatland County, MT area apply: median family income $67,100, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.