What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,748 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,240, 1-bedroom is $1,595, 3-bedroom is $2,096, and 4-bedroom is $2,856.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $69,920 per year ($5,827 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,748 in Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,240

1BR

$1,595

2BR

$1,748

3BR

$2,096

4BR

$2,856

Hours/week at min wage

128 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.55/hr (MT)

National rank

#116

of 661 U.S. metros (top 18% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,573–$1,923

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,240	$14,880
1-Bedroom	$1,595	$19,140
2-Bedroom	$1,748	$20,976
3-Bedroom	$2,096	$25,152
4-Bedroom	$2,856	$34,272

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $88,200

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$21,400	$24,450	$27,500	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$35,700	$40,800	$45,900	$50,950	$55,050	$59,150
80% AMI (Low)	$57,050	$65,200	$73,350	$81,500	$88,050	$94,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$20,976/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

23.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$69,920/yr

$5,827/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$771	$882	$992	$1,190	$1,278
60% AMI Maximum	$926	$1,058	$1,190	$1,428	$1,534

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$1,240	$1,433	$1,433	$1,433	$1,433
Low HOME Rent	$892	$1,020	$1,147	$1,273	$1,376

Compare Broadwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MT Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Broadwater County