HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Powell County, MT?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Powell County, Montana, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,133 a month. Rents run from $849 for a studio up to $1,832 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Powell County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $884 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,133 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,576 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,832 |
How does Powell County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Montana.
Higher rent than 20% of counties in Montana · 46th of 56
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin County | $2,154 |
| 2 | Broadwater County | $1,748 |
| 3 | Flathead County | $1,691 |
| … 42 more … | ||
| 46 | Powell County(you are here) | $1,133 |
| … 7 more … | ||
| 54 | Powder River County | $1,025 |
| 55 | Daniels County | $1,023 |
| 56 | Phillips County | $973 |
More data for Powell County, Montana
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Powell County, MT for 2026?
In Powell County, Montana, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,133 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $849 for a studio to $1,832 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Powell County, MT?
A two-bedroom in Powell County, Montana has a Fair Market Rent of $1,133 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Powell County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Powell County, MT?
Every ZIP code in Powell County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Powell County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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