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Richland County Housing Authority
Richland County Housing Authority is based in Sidney, Richland County, MT and administers 103 Section 8 vouchers and 48 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MT006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 103. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 9.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead | $838 | $1,031 | $1,142 | $1,599 | $1,917 | $2,205 |
| Big Horn | $1,019 | $1,058 | $1,388 | $1,771 | $2,048 | $2,355 |
| Blaine | $925 | $961 | $1,262 | $1,520 | $2,013 | $2,315 |
| Broadwater | $1,367 | $1,569 | $1,863 | $2,245 | $2,973 | $3,419 |
| Carbon | $1,114 | $1,168 | $1,510 | $2,077 | $2,336 | $2,687 |
| Carter | $972 | $1,090 | $1,326 | $1,597 | $2,114 | $2,431 |
| Cascade | $993 | $1,043 | $1,368 | $1,917 | $2,175 | $2,501 |
| Chouteau | $1,022 | $1,062 | $1,393 | $1,690 | $2,089 | $2,402 |
| Custer | $1,175 | $1,307 | $1,714 | $2,354 | $2,363 | $2,717 |
| Daniels | $801 | $838 | $1,091 | $1,492 | $1,741 | $2,002 |
| Dawson | $980 | $1,027 | $1,337 | $1,610 | $2,010 | $2,311 |
| Deer Lodge | $845 | $1,041 | $1,152 | $1,614 | $1,902 | $2,187 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Rowhouse/townhouse), effective 2026-02-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $29 | $38 | $52 | $65 | $78 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $78 | $105 | $142 | $177 | $214 |
| Heating (Electric) | $40 | $54 | $73 | $91 | $110 |
| Heating (Oil) | $115 | $154 | $209 | $260 | $315 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $24 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Other Electricity | $24 | $31 | $42 | $52 | $64 |
| Air Conditioning | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $11 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $15 | $18 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $17 | $22 | $30 | $37 | $45 |
| Water | $46 | $54 | $62 | $72 | $78 |
| Sewer | $48 | $49 | $51 | $53 | $54 |
| Trash Collection | $33 | $33 | $33 | $33 | $33 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59213 | $1,120 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,720 | $2,380 |
| 59217 | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,990 |
| 59218 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,580 |
| 59221 | $1,210 | $1,250 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,360 |
| 59243 | $1,450 | $1,470 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,740 |
| 59255 | $1,080 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,930 | $2,330 |
| 59259 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,910 | $2,550 |
| 59262 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,990 |
| 59270 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $2,180 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Richland County Housing Authority
1032 6th St SW, Sidney, MT 59270
Phone: (406) 433-1978
Email updates
About Richland County Housing Authority
Overview
The Richland County Housing Authority operates 48 public housing units and administers 103 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 103 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 68%, and its programs are combined, meaning it offers both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Richland County Housing Authority ranks 7th in Montana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 9 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers, with a significant presence in Richland County. The authority's voucher count is notable within the state, reflecting its role in providing housing assistance to a substantial number of families.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,150 to $1,740, with an average of $1,422. This is slightly above the state average of $1,406. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 59243 at $1,740, while the lowest is in ZIP code 59262 at $1,150.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.