FY2027 Small Area FMR · Butte, MT
ZIP 59701 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59701 (Butte, MT) is $1,420 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 1% above the Jefferson County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,410.
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 59701 sits in the Jefferson County, MT area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59701 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jefferson 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 $1,410 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,420 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59701 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Deer Lodge County, MT (same figures) and Silver Bow 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 | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $982 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,078 | $1,150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,847 | $1,970 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,097 – $2,563 | $1,854 | $2,190 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,420 needs about $56,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $115,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $91,750. ZIP code 59701 lies mainly in Silver Bow County, Jefferson County and Deer Lodge County. See the Jefferson 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 59701?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59701 are $1,080 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,420 (2 BR), $1,970 (3 BR) and $2,330 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59701?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59701 that range is $1,278 to $1,562 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59701?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jefferson County, MT area apply: median family income $115,200, low-income (80%) limit $91,750 for a family of four.