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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $536 to a high of $656, with an average of $596.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $553, a maximum of $675, and an average of $614.
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 $950, a maximum of $1,161, and an average of $1,055.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $968 to a maximum of $1,183, with an average of $1,075.

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 Knox 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 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $536 $553 $726 $950 $968
Average Rent $596 $614 $807 $1,055 $1,075
High Rent(110%) $656 $675 $888 $1,161 $1,183
2023 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $492 $529 $697 $911 $936
Average Rent $547 $588 $774 $1,012 $1,040
High Rent (110%) $602 $647 $851 $1,113 $1,144
2022 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $457 $503 $662 $878 $897
Average Rent $508 $559 $735 $976 $997
High Rent(110%) $559 $615 $809 $1,074 $1,097
2021 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $416 $478 $630 $840 $854
Average Rent $462 $531 $700 $933 $949
High Rent (110%) $508 $584 $770 $1,026 $1,044
2020 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $410 $477 $628 $848 $851
Average Rent $455 $530 $698 $942 $946
High Rent(110%) $501 $583 $768 $1,036 $1,041
2019 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $403 $474 $627 $821 $848
Average Rent $448 $527 $697 $912 $942
High Rent (110%) $493 $580 $767 $1,003 $1,036
2018 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $384 $454 $603 $763 $822
Average Rent $427 $504 $670 $848 $913
High Rent(110%) $470 $554 $737 $933 $1,004
2017 Knox County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $374 $443 $589 $736 $811
Average Rent $415 $492 $654 $818 $901
High Rent (110%) $457 $541 $719 $900 $991


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