The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Flathead County, MT, MT

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Flathead County, MT, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $660 to a high of $806, with an average of $733.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $741, a maximum of $905, and an average of $823.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $973, peaking at a maximum of $1,189, and averaging at $1,081.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,337, a maximum of $1,635, and an average of $1,486.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,651 to a maximum of $2,017, with an average of $1,834.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Flathead County, MT Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $660 $741 $973 $1,337 $1,651
Average Rent $733 $823 $1,081 $1,486 $1,834
High Rent(110%) $806 $905 $1,189 $1,635 $2,017
2023 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $608 $690 $909 $1,292 $1,548
Average Rent $675 $767 $1,010 $1,435 $1,720
High Rent (110%) $743 $844 $1,111 $1,579 $1,892
2022 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $550 $629 $828 $1,176 $1,411
Average Rent $611 $699 $920 $1,307 $1,568
High Rent(110%) $672 $769 $1,012 $1,438 $1,725
2021 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $567 $662 $860 $1,230 $1,425
Average Rent $630 $735 $955 $1,367 $1,583
High Rent (110%) $693 $809 $1,051 $1,504 $1,741
2020 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $554 $658 $836 $1,206 $1,405
Average Rent $615 $731 $929 $1,340 $1,561
High Rent(110%) $677 $804 $1,022 $1,474 $1,717
2019 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $504 $598 $745 $1,077 $1,258
Average Rent $560 $664 $828 $1,197 $1,398
High Rent (110%) $616 $730 $911 $1,317 $1,538
2018 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $508 $601 $752 $1,094 $1,261
Average Rent $564 $668 $835 $1,215 $1,401
High Rent(110%) $620 $735 $919 $1,337 $1,541
2017 Flathead County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $443 $527 $672 $978 $1,095
Average Rent $492 $586 $747 $1,087 $1,217
High Rent (110%) $541 $645 $822 $1,196 $1,339


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