HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Montana?

$130,200/yr↑ 2.5%vs 2025 ($127,000)

Highest county median income in Montana. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 56 counties.

Median Income in Montana and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How Montana Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 48% of states · 28th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 24 more …
28	Montana(you are here)	$130,200
… 21 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	Gallatin County	$130,200
2	Lewis and Clark County	$122,400
3	Fallon County	$119,800
54	Big Horn County	$67,800
55	Wheatland County	$67,100
56	Glacier County	$61,700

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Montana are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Beaverhead County, MT	$85,600	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Big Horn County, MT	$67,800	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Blaine County, MT	$87,800	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Broadwater County, MT	$88,200	$33,000	$50,950	$81,500
Carbon County, MT	$113,000	$33,000	$53,400	$85,450
Carter County, MT	$72,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Cascade County, MT	$89,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Chouteau County, MT	$82,400	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Custer County, MT	$97,900	$33,000	$48,950	$78,300
Daniels County, MT	$93,500	$33,000	$46,750	$74,800
Dawson County, MT	$100,900	$33,000	$50,350	$80,550
Deer Lodge County, MT	$86,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Fallon County, MT	$119,800	$35,950	$59,900	$95,850
Fergus County, MT	$89,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Flathead County, MT	$101,500	$33,000	$50,750	$81,200
Gallatin County, MT	$130,200	$39,050	$65,100	$104,150
Garfield County, MT	$87,300	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Glacier County, MT	$61,700	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Golden Valley County, MT	$74,900	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Granite County, MT	$80,800	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Hill County, MT	$81,800	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Jefferson County, MT	$115,200	$34,400	$57,350	$91,750
Judith Basin County, MT	$87,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Lake County, MT	$83,800	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Lewis and Clark County, MT	$122,400	$35,300	$58,850	$94,150
Liberty County, MT	$71,400	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Lincoln County, MT	$70,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Madison County, MT	$94,100	$33,000	$47,050	$75,300
McCone County, MT	$95,000	$33,000	$47,500	$76,000
Meagher County, MT	$81,600	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Mineral County, MT	$77,600	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Missoula County, MT	$110,100	$33,000	$54,150	$86,650
Musselshell County, MT	$77,900	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Park County, MT	$94,600	$33,000	$47,800	$76,500
Petroleum County, MT	$82,700	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Phillips County, MT	$73,900	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Pondera County, MT	$77,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Powder River County, MT	$95,100	$33,000	$47,550	$76,100
Powell County, MT	$79,400	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Prairie County, MT	$76,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Ravalli County, MT	$92,900	$33,000	$46,450	$74,300
Richland County, MT	$96,600	$33,000	$48,300	$77,300
Roosevelt County, MT	$75,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Rosebud County, MT	$73,700	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Sanders County, MT	$71,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Sheridan County, MT	$94,800	$33,000	$47,400	$75,850
Silver Bow County, MT	$87,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Stillwater County, MT	$112,300	$33,700	$56,150	$89,850
Sweet Grass County, MT	$97,300	$33,000	$48,650	$77,850
Teton County, MT	$90,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Toole County, MT	$89,900	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Treasure County, MT	$91,000	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Valley County, MT	$96,900	$33,000	$48,450	$77,500
Wheatland County, MT	$67,100	$33,000	$45,500	$72,800
Wibaux County, MT	$95,300	$33,000	$47,950	$76,700
Yellowstone County, MT	$113,000	$33,000	$53,400	$85,450

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Montana for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Montana for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Montana's 56 counties spans from $33,000 to $39,050/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Montana?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.