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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $517 to a high of $631, with an average of $574.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $573, a maximum of $701, and an average of $637.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $753, peaking at a maximum of $921, and averaging at $837.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $911, a maximum of $1,113, and an average of $1,012.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,070 to a maximum of $1,308, with an average of $1,189.

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 Shelby 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 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $517 $573 $753 $911 $1,070
Average Rent $574 $637 $837 $1,012 $1,189
High Rent(110%) $631 $701 $921 $1,113 $1,308
2023 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $478 $529 $697 $881 $1,039
Average Rent $531 $588 $774 $979 $1,154
High Rent (110%) $584 $647 $851 $1,077 $1,269
2022 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $453 $556 $662 $940 $1,104
Average Rent $503 $618 $735 $1,044 $1,227
High Rent(110%) $553 $680 $809 $1,148 $1,350
2021 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $428 $547 $630 $902 $1,065
Average Rent $476 $608 $700 $1,002 $1,183
High Rent (110%) $524 $669 $770 $1,102 $1,301
2020 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $427 $545 $628 $906 $1,073
Average Rent $474 $605 $698 $1,007 $1,192
High Rent(110%) $521 $666 $768 $1,108 $1,311
2019 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $426 $502 $627 $907 $1,034
Average Rent $473 $558 $697 $1,008 $1,149
High Rent (110%) $520 $614 $767 $1,109 $1,264
2018 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $406 $454 $603 $839 $961
Average Rent $451 $504 $670 $932 $1,068
High Rent(110%) $496 $554 $737 $1,025 $1,175
2017 Shelby County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $392 $443 $589 $762 $924
Average Rent $436 $492 $654 $847 $1,027
High Rent (110%) $480 $541 $719 $932 $1,130


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