FY2027 Small Area FMR · Stockett, MT
ZIP 59480 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59480 (Stockett, MT) is $1,310 a month, up 0.8% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Great Falls, MT area-wide FMR of $1,308.
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 59480 sits in the Great Falls, MT area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59480 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Great Falls, 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 $1,308 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,310 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $993 | $970 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $1,000 | $990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,308 | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,811 | $1,810 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,200 | $1,988 | $2,060 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,310 needs about $52,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $89,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59480 lies mainly in Cascade County. See the Great Falls, 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 59480?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59480 are $990 (studio), $1,000 (1 BR), $1,310 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $2,000 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59480?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59480 that range is $1,179 to $1,441 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59480?
The FY2026 income limits of the Great Falls, MT area apply: median family income $89,000, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.