Section 8 in Richland County, MT
103 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Richland County, 55% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Richland County (FY2026)
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) | $1,143 | $1,029 to $1,257 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,197 | $1,077 to $1,317 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,312 | $1,181 to $1,443 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,573 | $1,416 to $1,730 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,201 | $1,981 to $2,421 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Richland County covers up to $1,312 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,181 to $1,443.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Richland County?
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.
Housing authorities serving Richland County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Richland County Housing Authority
Sidney · PHA code MT006
103 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Richland County
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Other Montana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,366 · FIPS 30083.