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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $498 to a high of $608, with an average of $553.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $612, a maximum of $748, and an average of $680.
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 $939, a maximum of $1,147, and an average of $1,043.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,031 to a maximum of $1,260, with an average of $1,145.

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 Hancock 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 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $498 $612 $726 $939 $1,031
Average Rent $553 $680 $807 $1,043 $1,145
High Rent(110%) $608 $748 $888 $1,147 $1,260
2023 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $478 $580 $697 $929 $1,070
Average Rent $531 $644 $774 $1,032 $1,189
High Rent (110%) $584 $708 $851 $1,135 $1,308
2022 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $453 $536 $662 $903 $1,072
Average Rent $503 $596 $735 $1,003 $1,191
High Rent(110%) $553 $656 $809 $1,103 $1,310
2021 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $428 $502 $630 $869 $1,003
Average Rent $476 $558 $700 $966 $1,114
High Rent (110%) $524 $614 $770 $1,063 $1,225
2020 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $427 $488 $628 $862 $968
Average Rent $474 $542 $698 $958 $1,075
High Rent(110%) $521 $596 $768 $1,054 $1,183
2019 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $406 $500 $627 $834 $939
Average Rent $451 $555 $697 $927 $1,043
High Rent (110%) $496 $611 $767 $1,020 $1,147
2018 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $391 $471 $603 $756 $879
Average Rent $434 $523 $670 $840 $977
High Rent(110%) $477 $575 $737 $924 $1,075
2017 Hancock County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $389 $469 $589 $736 $853
Average Rent $432 $521 $654 $818 $948
High Rent (110%) $475 $573 $719 $900 $1,043


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