FY2027 Small Area FMR · Poplar, MT
ZIP 59255 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59255 (Poplar, MT) is $1,420 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 9% below the McCone County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,552.
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 59255 sits in the McCone County, MT area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59255 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. McCone 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 $1,552 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,420 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59255 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Richland County, MT (same figures) and Roosevelt 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 | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,186 | $1,020 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,552 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $2,149 | $1,850 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,097 – $2,563 | $2,549 | $2,170 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,420 needs about $56,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,000. ZIP code 59255 lies mainly in Roosevelt County, Richland County and McCone County. See the McCone 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 59255?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59255 are $1,080 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,420 (2 BR), $1,930 (3 BR) and $2,330 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59255?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59255 that range is $1,278 to $1,562 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59255?
The FY2026 income limits of the McCone County, MT area apply: median family income $95,000, low-income (80%) limit $76,000 for a family of four.