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

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MT, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $574 to a high of $702, with an average of $638.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $644, a maximum of $788, and an average of $716.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $847, peaking at a maximum of $1,035, and averaging at $941.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,193, a maximum of $1,459, and an average of $1,326.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,278 to a maximum of $1,562, with an average of $1,420.

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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $574 $644 $847 $1,193 $1,278
Average Rent $638 $716 $941 $1,326 $1,420
High Rent(110%) $702 $788 $1,035 $1,459 $1,562
2023 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $552 $627 $825 $1,173 $1,319
Average Rent $613 $697 $917 $1,303 $1,465
High Rent (110%) $674 $767 $1,009 $1,433 $1,612
2022 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $555 $598 $787 $1,037 $1,243
Average Rent $617 $664 $874 $1,152 $1,381
High Rent(110%) $679 $730 $961 $1,267 $1,519
2021 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $573 $621 $819 $1,019 $1,319
Average Rent $637 $690 $910 $1,132 $1,466
High Rent (110%) $701 $759 $1,001 $1,245 $1,613
2020 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $568 $626 $824 $1,026 $1,343
Average Rent $631 $695 $915 $1,140 $1,492
High Rent(110%) $694 $765 $1,007 $1,254 $1,641
2019 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $525 $571 $754 $945 $1,264
Average Rent $583 $634 $838 $1,050 $1,404
High Rent (110%) $641 $697 $922 $1,155 $1,544
2018 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $574 $611 $813 $1,019 $1,347
Average Rent $638 $679 $903 $1,132 $1,497
High Rent(110%) $702 $747 $993 $1,245 $1,647
2017 Jefferson County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $546 $571 $759 $950 $1,263
Average Rent $607 $634 $843 $1,055 $1,403
High Rent (110%) $668 $697 $927 $1,161 $1,543


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