FY2027 Small Area FMR · Box Elder, MT
ZIP 59521 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59521 (Box Elder, MT) is $1,500 a month, up 4.2% from FY2026. That is 15% above the Chouteau County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,310.
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 59521 sits in the Chouteau County, MT area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59521 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Chouteau 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 $1,310 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,500 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59521 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hill 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 | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,001 | $1,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,001 | $1,150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,863 – $2,277 | $1,814 | $1,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,989 – $2,431 | $1,964 | $1,960 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,500 needs about $60,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $82,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59521 lies mainly in Hill County and Chouteau County. See the Chouteau 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 59521?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59521 are $1,140 (studio), $1,210 (1 BR), $1,500 (2 BR), $2,070 (3 BR) and $2,210 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59521?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59521 that range is $1,350 to $1,650 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59521?
The FY2026 income limits of the Chouteau County, MT area apply: median family income $82,400, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.