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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $611 to a high of $747, with an average of $679.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $615, a maximum of $751, and an average of $683.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $808, peaking at a maximum of $988, and averaging at $898.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,013, a maximum of $1,239, and an average of $1,126.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,076 to a maximum of $1,316, with an average of $1,196.

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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $611 $615 $808 $1,013 $1,076
Average Rent $679 $683 $898 $1,126 $1,196
High Rent(110%) $747 $751 $988 $1,239 $1,316
2023 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $578 $582 $766 $958 $1,029
Average Rent $642 $647 $851 $1,064 $1,143
High Rent (110%) $706 $712 $936 $1,170 $1,257
2022 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $514 $554 $728 $934 $987
Average Rent $571 $615 $809 $1,038 $1,097
High Rent(110%) $628 $677 $890 $1,142 $1,207
2021 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $452 $524 $685 $863 $929
Average Rent $502 $582 $761 $959 $1,032
High Rent (110%) $552 $640 $837 $1,055 $1,135
2020 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $423 $500 $644 $812 $872
Average Rent $470 $556 $715 $902 $969
High Rent(110%) $517 $612 $787 $992 $1,066
2019 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $419 $488 $634 $794 $872
Average Rent $466 $542 $704 $882 $969
High Rent (110%) $513 $596 $774 $970 $1,066
2018 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $411 $482 $626 $786 $882
Average Rent $457 $535 $696 $873 $980
High Rent(110%) $503 $589 $766 $960 $1,078
2017 Jefferson County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $394 $456 $590 $737 $862
Average Rent $438 $507 $655 $819 $958
High Rent (110%) $482 $558 $721 $901 $1,054


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