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

Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $563 to a high of $688, with an average of $625.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $566, a maximum of $692, and an average of $629.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $726, peaking at a maximum of $888, and averaging at $807.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,013, a maximum of $1,238, and an average of $1,125.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,056 to a maximum of $1,290, with an average of $1,173.

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 Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $563 $566 $726 $1,013 $1,056
Average Rent $625 $629 $807 $1,125 $1,173
High Rent(110%) $688 $692 $888 $1,238 $1,290
2023 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $539 $543 $697 $990 $1,037
Average Rent $599 $603 $774 $1,100 $1,152
High Rent (110%) $659 $663 $851 $1,210 $1,267
2022 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $519 $522 $662 $940 $1,004
Average Rent $577 $580 $735 $1,044 $1,116
High Rent(110%) $635 $638 $809 $1,148 $1,228
2021 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $484 $487 $630 $902 $986
Average Rent $538 $541 $700 $1,002 $1,095
High Rent (110%) $592 $595 $770 $1,102 $1,205
2020 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $481 $483 $628 $906 $996
Average Rent $534 $537 $698 $1,007 $1,107
High Rent(110%) $587 $591 $768 $1,108 $1,218
2019 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $481 $484 $627 $907 $1,016
Average Rent $534 $538 $697 $1,008 $1,129
High Rent (110%) $587 $592 $767 $1,109 $1,242
2018 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $465 $468 $603 $878 $964
Average Rent $517 $520 $670 $975 $1,071
High Rent(110%) $569 $572 $737 $1,073 $1,178
2017 Effingham County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $387 $443 $589 $857 $909
Average Rent $430 $492 $654 $952 $1,010
High Rent (110%) $473 $541 $719 $1,047 $1,111


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