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Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $112,300). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $112,300 ranks #6 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Montana, where area medians range from $61,700 to $130,200.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$23,600$39,350$62,900
2 people$27,000$44,950$71,900
3 people$30,350$50,550$80,900
4 people$33,700$56,150$89,850
5 people$38,680$60,650$97,050
6 people$44,360$65,150$104,250
7 people$50,040$69,650$111,450
8 people$55,720$74,150$118,650

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,350 for a single person up to $74,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $118,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Stillwater County.

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,700.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,850 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Stillwater County, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,350, and for the deepest assistance under $23,600.

Counties covered: Stillwater County.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.