FY2027 Small Area FMR · Richey, MT
ZIP 59259 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59259 (Richey, MT) is $1,540 a month, down 1.3% from FY2026. That is 23% above the Dawson County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,257.
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 59259 sits in the Dawson County, MT area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59259 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dawson 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 $1,257 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,540 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59259 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Richland 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 | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $961 | $1,270 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $961 | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,257 | $1,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,719 – $2,101 | $1,587 | $1,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,295 – $2,805 | $2,065 | $2,580 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $100,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $80,550. ZIP code 59259 lies mainly in Dawson County and Richland County. See the Dawson 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 59259?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59259 are $1,260 (studio), $1,280 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,910 (3 BR) and $2,550 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59259?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59259 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59259?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dawson County, MT area apply: median family income $100,900, low-income (80%) limit $80,550 for a family of four.