The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Douglas County, IL, IL

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Douglas County, IL, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $629 to a high of $769, with an average of $699.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $633, a maximum of $773, and an average of $703.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $738, peaking at a maximum of $902, and averaging at $820.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $969, a maximum of $1,185, and an average of $1,077.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,030 to a maximum of $1,258, with an average of $1,144.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Douglas County, IL Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $629 $633 $738 $969 $1,030
Average Rent $699 $703 $820 $1,077 $1,144
High Rent(110%) $769 $773 $902 $1,185 $1,258
2023 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $587 $590 $738 $965 $1,030
Average Rent $652 $656 $820 $1,072 $1,144
High Rent (110%) $717 $722 $902 $1,179 $1,258
2022 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $532 $536 $671 $915 $945
Average Rent $591 $595 $746 $1,017 $1,050
High Rent(110%) $650 $655 $821 $1,119 $1,155
2021 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $500 $503 $630 $889 $1,021
Average Rent $555 $559 $700 $988 $1,134
High Rent (110%) $611 $615 $770 $1,087 $1,247
2020 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $486 $490 $628 $896 $962
Average Rent $540 $544 $698 $995 $1,069
High Rent(110%) $594 $598 $768 $1,095 $1,176
2019 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $426 $474 $627 $870 $930
Average Rent $473 $527 $697 $967 $1,033
High Rent (110%) $520 $580 $767 $1,064 $1,136
2018 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $426 $475 $632 $835 $900
Average Rent $473 $528 $702 $928 $1,000
High Rent(110%) $520 $581 $772 $1,021 $1,100
2017 Douglas County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $400 $450 $599 $749 $836
Average Rent $444 $500 $665 $832 $929
High Rent (110%) $488 $550 $732 $915 $1,022


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