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Section 8 rent in Big Horn County, MT

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Big Horn County, MT, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$1,279Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,407Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$760$940$1,130$1,034
1 Bedroom$790$984$1,250$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,040$1,279$1,540$1,407
3 Bedrooms$1,340$1,684$2,070$1,852
4 Bedrooms$1,550$1,951$2,510$2,146

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,558$30,696
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,837$46,044
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,116$61,392
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,736$80,832

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Montana multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
59043 $1,250 $1,540 $2,070 $2,510
59038 $1,140 $1,490 $2,030 $2,370
59016 $1,140 $1,450 $1,910 $2,260
59022 $1,080 $1,420 $1,810 $2,090
59010 $1,050 $1,380 $1,840 $2,130
59031 $1,040 $1,370 $1,750 $2,010
59050 $1,010 $1,330 $1,700 $1,960
59075 $980 $1,290 $1,650 $1,900
59034 $970 $1,270 $1,620 $1,870
59101 $970 $1,250 $1,720 $1,930
59064 $950 $1,230 $1,630 $1,860
59066 $920 $1,190 $1,640 $1,840
59025 $840 $1,110 $1,360 $1,700
59035 $810 $1,050 $1,440 $1,620
59089 $800 $1,050 $1,340 $1,550

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Big Horn County, MT?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Big Horn County, MT is $1,279 per month, ranging from $1,040 to $1,540 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,407.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Big Horn County, MT, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,040 to $1,540 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Montana?
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