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Section 8 rent in Lake County, MT

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

$1,463Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,609Avg 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$710$1,092$1,400$1,201
1 Bedroom$760$1,128$1,430$1,240
2 Bedrooms$980$1,463$1,860$1,609
3 Bedrooms$1,340$1,880$2,350$2,068
4 Bedrooms$1,660$2,101$2,740$2,311

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$2,926$35,112
Triplex3 × 2BR$4,389$52,668
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,852$70,224
Fourplex4 × 3BR$7,520$90,240

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
59914 $1,430 $1,860 $2,350 $2,470
59911 $1,330 $1,740 $2,280 $2,740
59931 $1,310 $1,710 $2,230 $2,630
59922 $1,200 $1,580 $2,100 $2,640
59821 $1,200 $1,520 $1,970 $2,160
59910 $1,150 $1,500 $1,910 $2,050
59929 $1,140 $1,470 $1,910 $2,270
59824 $1,120 $1,460 $1,840 $1,940
59826 $1,120 $1,460 $1,870 $2,080
59915 $1,120 $1,440 $1,820 $2,020
59860 $1,080 $1,410 $1,780 $1,870
59863 $1,070 $1,370 $1,740 $1,910
59855 $1,020 $1,330 $1,680 $1,760
59864 $1,020 $1,320 $1,670 $1,750
59865 $970 $1,260 $1,590 $1,670

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lake County, MT?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Lake County, MT is $1,463 per month, ranging from $980 to $1,860 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 $1,609.
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 Lake County, MT, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $980 to $1,860 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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