FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County
Studio
$919
1BR
$1,067
2BR
$1,170
3BR
$1,627
4BR
$1,892
Lincoln County, Montana
FIPS 30053 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lincoln County, MT
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $919 | $11,028 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,067 | $12,804 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,170 | $14,040 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,627 | $19,524 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,892 | $22,704 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,170/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$46,800/yr ($3,900/mo). Area Median Income is $70,100.
At MT's state minimum wage of $10.55/hr, a worker would need to work 86 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $919 | $1,067 | $1,170 | $1,627 | $1,892 |
| FY2025 | $832 | $1,024 | $1,134 | $1,589 | $1,904 |
| FY2024 | $658 | $806 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,441 |
| FY2023 | $596 | $731 | $826 | $1,174 | $1,325 |
| FY2022 | $535 | $644 | $757 | $1,075 | $1,220 |
| FY2021 | $533 | $609 | $761 | $1,089 | $1,238 |
| FY2020 | $514 | $586 | $746 | $1,076 | $1,282 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $70,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,150 | $21,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,850 | $36,400 | $40,950 | $45,500 | $49,150 | $52,800 |
| 80% AMI | $51,000 | $58,250 | $65,550 | $72,800 | $78,650 | $84,450 |