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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $656 to a high of $802, with an average of $729.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $753, a maximum of $921, and an average of $837.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $951, peaking at a maximum of $1,163, and averaging at $1,057.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,233, a maximum of $1,507, and an average of $1,370.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,418 to a maximum of $1,733, with an average of $1,575.

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 Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $656 $753 $951 $1,233 $1,418
Average Rent $729 $837 $1,057 $1,370 $1,575
High Rent(110%) $802 $921 $1,163 $1,507 $1,733
2023 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $615 $712 $903 $1,163 $1,348
Average Rent $683 $791 $1,003 $1,292 $1,498
High Rent (110%) $751 $870 $1,103 $1,421 $1,648
2022 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $556 $662 $831 $1,085 $1,274
Average Rent $618 $736 $923 $1,206 $1,415
High Rent(110%) $680 $810 $1,015 $1,327 $1,557
2021 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $584 $697 $886 $1,170 $1,336
Average Rent $649 $774 $984 $1,300 $1,484
High Rent (110%) $714 $851 $1,082 $1,430 $1,632
2020 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $582 $704 $894 $1,220 $1,366
Average Rent $647 $782 $993 $1,355 $1,518
High Rent(110%) $712 $860 $1,092 $1,491 $1,670
2019 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $516 $633 $803 $1,150 $1,290
Average Rent $573 $703 $892 $1,278 $1,433
High Rent (110%) $630 $773 $981 $1,406 $1,576
2018 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $535 $630 $800 $1,164 $1,378
Average Rent $594 $700 $889 $1,293 $1,531
High Rent(110%) $653 $770 $978 $1,422 $1,684
2017 Lewis and Clark County, MT, MT Low Rent (90%) $497 $536 $687 $1,000 $1,210
Average Rent $552 $595 $763 $1,111 $1,344
High Rent (110%) $607 $655 $839 $1,222 $1,478


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