Section 8 · MT
Section 8 rent — Lewis and Clark County, MT (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lewis and Clark County, MT, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Lewis and Clark County, MT, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,136 | $1,022 – $1,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,187 – $1,451 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,647 | $1,482 – $1,812 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,496 | $2,246 – $2,746 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 59410, 59601, 59602, 59604, 59620, 59623, 59624, 59625, 59626, 59633, 59635, 59636, 59639, 59640, 59648.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,647/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,482 – $1,812
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lewis and Clark County is $1,647. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,482 to $1,812 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lewis and Clark County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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