Section 8 in Helena, MT: FMR & Landlord Guide
Helena, MT metro area (CBSA 25740). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,136 | $1,022 – $1,250 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,319 | $1,187 – $1,451 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,647 | $1,482 – $1,812 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,250 | $2,025 – $2,475 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,496 | $2,246 – $2,746 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Helena, MT covers up to $1,647 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,482–$1,812.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Helena, MT
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Montana Department of Commerce
Helena, MT · MT901 · 4,469 HCV units
- Status unknown
Helena Housing Authority
Helena, MT · MT004 · 401 HCV units
Source-of-income law in MT
Source-of-income protection status for MT is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Helena, MT property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.