FY2027 Small Area FMR · Dodson, MT
ZIP 59524 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59524 (Dodson, MT) is $1,070 a month, up 2.9% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Blaine County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,187.
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 59524 sits in the Blaine County, MT area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59524 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Blaine 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 $1,187 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59524 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Phillips 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 | $800 | $720 – $880 | $907 | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $932 | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,187 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,433 | $1,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,950 | $1,650 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $87,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59524 lies mainly in Phillips County and Blaine County. See the Blaine 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 59524?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59524 are $800 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,340 (3 BR) and $1,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59524?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59524 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59524?
The FY2026 income limits of the Blaine County, MT area apply: median family income $87,800, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.