FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sunburst, MT
ZIP 59482 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59482 (Sunburst, MT) is $1,520 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 23% above the Toole County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,233.
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 59482 sits in the Toole County, MT area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59482 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Toole 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 $1,233 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,520 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $990 – $1,210 | $892 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $947 | $1,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,233 | $1,490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,809 – $2,211 | $1,629 | $2,060 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $1,962 – $2,398 | $1,769 | $2,070 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,520 needs about $60,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $89,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59482 lies mainly in Toole County. See the Toole 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 59482?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59482 are $1,100 (studio), $1,160 (1 BR), $1,520 (2 BR), $2,010 (3 BR) and $2,180 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59482?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59482 that range is $1,368 to $1,672 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59482?
The FY2026 income limits of the Toole County, MT area apply: median family income $89,900, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.