FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Peck, MT
ZIP 59223 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59223 (Fort Peck, MT) is $1,400 a month, up 3.7% from FY2026. That is 27% above the Garfield County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,101.
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 59223 sits in the Garfield County, MT area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59223 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Garfield 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 $1,101 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,400 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59223 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under McCone County, MT (same figures) and Valley 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 | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $842 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $864 | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,101 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $1,442 | $1,850 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,034 – $2,486 | $1,809 | $2,160 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,400 needs about $56,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59223 lies mainly in McCone County, Garfield County and Valley County. See the Garfield 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 59223?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59223 are $1,050 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,400 (2 BR), $1,930 (3 BR) and $2,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59223?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59223 that range is $1,260 to $1,540 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59223?
The FY2026 income limits of the Garfield County, MT area apply: median family income $87,300, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.