How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 59634?

For ZIP 59634 in Jefferson County, MT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,750 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,575 to $1,925 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 59634?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 59634, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,330, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,430, 4-bedroom $2,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 59634

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 59634 in Jefferson County, Montana: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Montana.

Studio

$1,210

1 BR

$1,330

2 BR

$1,750

3 BR

$2,430

4 BR

$2,520

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,575

FMR (100%)

$1,750

High (110%)

$1,925

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 59634 at $1,750 is $346 higher than the Jefferson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,404. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 59634?

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 ZIP 59634?: For ZIP 59634 in Jefferson County, MT, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,750 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,575 to $1,925 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 59634?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 59634, by bedroom size: studio $1,210, 1-bedroom $1,330, 2-bedroom $1,750, 3-bedroom $2,430, 4-bedroom $2,520. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Jefferson County overview All of Montana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 59634 maps to Jefferson County, MT · FIPS 30043. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.