Section 8 in Bozeman, MT, MT: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Bozeman, MT metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,485 | $1,337 to $1,634 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,642 | $1,478 to $1,806 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,154 | $1,939 to $2,369 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,996 | $2,696 to $3,296 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,537 | $3,183 to $3,891 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bozeman covers up to $2,154 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,939 to $2,369.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bozeman, MT?
Source-of-income protection status for Montana is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bozeman?
- In the Bozeman, MT metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $2,154 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,939 to $2,369 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bozeman?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bozeman, MT metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,485, 1-bedroom $1,642, 2-bedroom $2,154, 3-bedroom $2,996, 4-bedroom $3,537. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
Find Section 8 apartments in Bozeman
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Other Section 8 markets in MT
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.