FY2027 Small Area FMR · East Glacier Park, MT
ZIP 59434 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59434 (East Glacier Park, MT) is $1,270 a month, down 7.3% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Glacier County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,278.
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 59434 sits in the Glacier County, MT area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59434 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Glacier 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 $1,278 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,270 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $977 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $1,174 | $1,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,278 | $1,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,523 | $1,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,827 | $2,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,270 needs about $50,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $61,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59434 lies mainly in Glacier County. See the Glacier 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 59434?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59434 are $970 (studio), $1,170 (1 BR), $1,270 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59434?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59434 that range is $1,143 to $1,397 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59434?
The FY2026 income limits of the Glacier County, MT area apply: median family income $61,700, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.