FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hammond, MT
ZIP 59332 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59332 (Hammond, MT) is $1,250 a month, up 0.8% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Carter County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,247.
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 59332 sits in the Carter County, MT area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59332 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Carter 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 $1,247 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,250 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $953 | $930 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $953 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,247 | $1,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,486 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,845 – $2,255 | $2,048 | $2,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,250 needs about $50,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $72,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59332 lies mainly in Carter County. See the Carter 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 59332?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59332 are $960 (studio), $960 (1 BR), $1,250 (2 BR), $1,490 (3 BR) and $2,050 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59332?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59332 that range is $1,125 to $1,375 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59332?
The FY2026 income limits of the Carter County, MT area apply: median family income $72,000, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.