FY2027 Small Area FMR · Melrose, MT
ZIP 59743 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 59743 (Melrose, MT) is $1,390 a month, up 3.0% from FY2026. That is 29% above the Beaverhead County, MT area-wide FMR of $1,074.
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 59743 sits in the Beaverhead County, MT area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 59743 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Beaverhead 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 $1,074 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,390 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 59743 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Madison 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 | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $821 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $987 | $1,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,074 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,487 | $1,780 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,097 – $2,563 | $1,795 | $2,260 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,390 needs about $55,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,800. ZIP code 59743 lies mainly in Beaverhead County, Madison County and Silver Bow County. See the Beaverhead 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 59743?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 59743 are $1,040 (studio), $1,090 (1 BR), $1,390 (2 BR), $1,870 (3 BR) and $2,330 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 59743?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 59743 that range is $1,251 to $1,529 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 59743?
The FY2026 income limits of the Beaverhead County, MT area apply: median family income $85,600, low-income (80%) limit $72,800 for a family of four.